How to Pronounce Jerry

To pronounce "jerry", say JERRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdʒɛɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈdʒɛɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jerry”

"jerry" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gerry, gerri, jerri, gery — easy to mix up when writing.

What does jerry mean?

noun

  1. A chamber pot.

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Words that rhyme with jerry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jerry"?▾

"Jerry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "jerry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jerry" is /ˈdʒɛɹi/.

What does "jerry" mean?▾

Jerry: A chamber pot.

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