How to pronounce ja
Say it like YAH. Ja is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/jɑ/YAH
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- YAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ja pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does ja mean?
adverb
- Yes.
- Synonym of Korean foot: a traditional unit of length equivalent to about 30.3 cm.
Where does ja come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans ja (“yes”), from Dutch ja (“yes”).
Words that rhyme with ja
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ja.
Words that sound like ja
Questions about saying ja
How do you pronounce ja?
Say YAH. The American pronunciation is /jɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ja?
Ja is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YAH.
What words sound the same as ja?
Ja sounds the same as ya, yah in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.