How to pronounce jajillion
Say it like juh-JIL-yun. Jajillion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIL).
- juh
- JIL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jajillion 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.
- JILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jajillion
American and British speakers say jajillion in essentially the same way: /dʒəˈdʒɪljən/ in the US and /dʒəˈdʒɪljən/ in the UK.
British respelling: juh-JIL-yun.
What does jajillion mean?
- An unspecified large number (of).
Words that rhyme with jajillion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jajillion.
Questions about saying jajillion
How do you pronounce jajillion?
Say juh-JIL-yun. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈdʒɪljən/. In British English it is /dʒəˈdʒɪljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jajillion?
Jajillion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIL). Broken into parts: juh · JIL · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say jajillion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒəˈdʒɪljən/ and the British form is /dʒəˈdʒɪljən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.