How to Pronounce Jones

To pronounce "jones", say JON-es — 2 syllables, IPA /dʒoʊnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/dʒoʊnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jones”

"jones" has 2 syllables: jon-es. It rhymes with homophones and milestones, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: joens — easy to mix up when writing.

What does jones mean?

noun

  1. Heroin.
  2. An addiction or intense craving.

    “I’ve got a basketball jones!”

verb

  1. Have an intense craving.

    “I’m jonesing for some basketball.”

Words that rhyme with jones

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

homophonesmilestonesmoansintoneshormonesovertonesloanscobblestonesownssconescheekbonescornerstones

Related words

johnswatsonlloydllewellynbrynlennardduncanfinlay

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jones"?▾

"Jones" has 2 syllables: jon · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "jones"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jones" is /dʒoʊnz/.

What does "jones" mean?▾

Jones: Heroin.

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