How to Pronounce Jerry-built

To pronounce "jerry-built", say JERRYB-uilt — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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JERRYB-uilt

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💡 Tip for remembering “jerry-built”

"jerry-built" has 2 syllables: jerryb-uilt.

What does jerry-built mean?

adjective

  1. Built cheaply and shoddily.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "jerry-built"?▾

"Jerry-built" has 2 syllables: jerryb · uilt.

What does "jerry-built" mean?▾

Jerry-built: Built cheaply and shoddily.

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