How to pronounce jabroni
Say it like juh-BROH-nee. Jabroni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROH).
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- juh
- BROH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jabroni pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jabroni
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: juh-BROH-nee.
What does jabroni mean?
- An obnoxious or contemptible person; a crybaby.
- A performer whose primary role is to lose according to social standing.
Where does jabroni come from?
Alteration of earlier gibone (also spelled jiboney, jaboney, etc.), possibly from dialectal Italian giambone (“ham”, also “self-important fool”).
Words that rhyme with jabroni
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Questions about saying jabroni
How do you pronounce jabroni?
Say juh-BROH-nee. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈbroʊni/. In British English it is /dʒəˈbrəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jabroni?
Jabroni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROH). Broken into parts: juh · BROH · nee.
Is jabroni pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dʒəˈbrəʊni/ (juh-BROH-nee).