To pronounce "jitney", say JITN-ey — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"jitney" has 2 syllables: jitn-ey. It rhymes with whitney and bitney, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Jitney" has 2 syllables: jitn · ey.
Jitney: A small bus or minibus which typically operates service on a fixed route, sometimes scheduled.
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