How to Pronounce Jets

To pronounce "jets", say JETS — one syllable, IPA /dʒɛts/. 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

/dʒɛts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “jets”

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

What does jets 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.”

noun

  1. A hard, black form of coal, sometimes used in jewellery.
  2. (color) The colour of jet coal, deep grey.

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Words that rhyme with jets

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

assetsepithetsfretsbegetstzetzeupsetsrosettessweatssetsoffsetssilhouettesdiskettes

Related words

airlinerairlineaircraftairplaneexecutivemainsplanepipes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jets"?▾

"Jets" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "jets"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jets" is /dʒɛts/.

What does "jets" mean?▾

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

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