How to Pronounce Jet

To pronounce "jet", say JET — one syllable, IPA /dʒɛt/. 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

/dʒɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jet”

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

Sounds exactly like: jette, jett — easy to mix up when writing.

What does jet mean?

noun

  1. A collimated stream, spurt or flow of liquid or gas from a pressurized container, an engine, etc.
  2. A spout or nozzle for creating a jet of fluid.

verb

  1. To spray out of a container.
  2. To spray with liquid from a container.

    “Farmers may either dip or jet sheep with chemicals.”

adjective

  1. Propelled by turbine engines.

    “jet airplane”

Hear “jet” in real sentences

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Words that rhyme with jet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetbeset

Related words

fountainpitchyjet-blackgushcolorlessachromaticsootyspurt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jet"?▾

"Jet" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "jet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jet" is /dʒɛt/.

What does "jet" mean?▾

Jet: A collimated stream, spurt or flow of liquid or gas from a pressurized container, an engine, etc.

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