How to pronounce jamming
Say it like JAM-ing. Jamming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAM).
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- JAM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jamming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jamming
American and British speakers say jamming in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒæmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʒæmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAM-ing.
What does jamming mean?
- present participle and gerund of jam How to pronounce jam
- The act or process by which something is jammed.“The broadcasts' effectiveness was limited by constant jamming.”
- The playing of improvisational music.“Jamming with the band is her favorite way to find compositional inspiration.”
- Great; awesome.
Words that rhyme with jamming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jamming.
Questions about saying jamming
How do you pronounce jamming?
Say JAM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jamming?
Jamming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAM). Broken into parts: JAM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say jamming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒæmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒæmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.