How to pronounce jammy
Say it like JAM-ee. Jammy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAM).
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- JAM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jammy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jammy
American and British speakers say jammy in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒæmi/ in the US and /ˈdʒæmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAM-ee.
What does jammy mean?
- Resembling jam in taste, texture, etc.“a jammy aroma”
- Covered in jam.“a child's jammy fingers”
- Containing jam.“a jammy dodger biscuit”
- A gun.
- Attributive form of jammies. How to pronounce jammies
Where does jammy come from?
From jam + -y.
Words that rhyme with jammy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jammy.
Questions about saying jammy
How do you pronounce jammy?
Say JAM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæmi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jammy?
Jammy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAM). Broken into parts: JAM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say jammy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒæmi/ and the British form is /ˈdʒæmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.