How to pronounce jaywalk
Say it like JAY-wawk. Jaywalk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒeɪˌwɔk/JAY-wawk
UK British/ˈdʒeɪwɔːk/JAY-wawk
- JAY
- wawk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jaywalk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- wawkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of jaywalk
American and British speakers say jaywalk in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒeɪˌwɔk/ in the US and /ˈdʒeɪwɔːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAY-wawk.
What does jaywalk mean?
verb
- To behave as a jaywalker; to violate pedestrian traffic regulations by crossing a street away from a designated crossing or to walk in the part of the street intended for vehicles rather than on the sidewalk.
Where does jaywalk come from?
Back-formation from jaywalker.
Questions about saying jaywalk
How do you pronounce jaywalk?
Say JAY-wawk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒeɪˌwɔk/. In British English it is /ˈdʒeɪwɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jaywalk?
Jaywalk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAY). Broken into parts: JAY · wawk.
Do Americans and Brits say jaywalk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒeɪˌwɔk/ and the British form is /ˈdʒeɪwɔːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.