How to pronounce jaunt
Say it like JAWNT. Jaunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JAWNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jaunt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAWNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of jaunt
American and British speakers say jaunt in essentially the same way: /dʒɔnt/ in the US and /dʒɔːnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAWNT.
What does jaunt mean?
- A short excursion for pleasure or refreshment; a ramble; a short journey.
- To ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion.
- To ride on a jaunting car.
Where does jaunt come from?
Origin uncertain. Perhaps a palatalised alteration of daunt (“to discourage”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with jaunt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jaunt.
Questions about saying jaunt
How do you pronounce jaunt?
Say JAWNT. The American pronunciation is /dʒɔnt/. In British English it is /dʒɔːnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jaunt?
Jaunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JAWNT.
Do Americans and Brits say jaunt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɔnt/ and the British form is /dʒɔːnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.