How to pronounce janney
Say it like JAN-ee. Janney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAN).
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- JAN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Janney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JANSay 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 janney
American and British speakers say janney in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒæni/ in the US and /ˈdʒæni/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAN-ee.
What does janney mean?
- A mummer.
- To take part in mumming.
Words that rhyme with janney
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of janney.
Questions about saying janney
How do you pronounce janney?
Say JAN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæni/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in janney?
Janney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAN). Broken into parts: JAN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say janney the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒæni/ and the British form is /ˈdʒæni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.