How to pronounce jaunty
Say it like JAWN-tee. Jaunty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAWN).
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US American/ˈdʒɔnti/JAWN-tee
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- JAWN
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jaunty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does jaunty mean?
adjective
- Airy; showy; finical.
- Characterized by an affected or fantastical manner.
- Dapper or stylish.“He wore a jaunty outfit that was all the rage.”
- A master-at-arms on board a Royal Navy ship.
Where does jaunty come from?
Formerly spelt janty, from French gentil.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying jaunty
How do you pronounce jaunty?
Say JAWN-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔnti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jaunty?
Jaunty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAWN). Broken into parts: JAWN · tee.