How to pronounce jass
Say it like JAS. Jass is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JAS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jass pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of jass
American and British speakers say jass in essentially the same way: /dʒæs/ in the US and /jæs/ in the UK.
British respelling: YAS.
What does jass mean?
- A trick-taking card game popular in Switzerland and neighboring areas of Germany and Austria.
Where does jass come from?
Borrowed from Alemannic German Jass.
Words that rhyme with jass
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jass.
Questions about saying jass
How do you pronounce jass?
Say JAS. The American pronunciation is /dʒæs/. In British English it is /jæs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jass?
Jass is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JAS.
Do Americans and Brits say jass the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒæs/ and the British form is /jæs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.