How to pronounce jazzy
Say it like JAZ-ee. Jazzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce jazzy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- JAZ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jazzy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAZSay 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 jazzy
American and British speakers say jazzy in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒæzi/ in the US and /ˈdʒæzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAZ-ee.
What does jazzy mean?
- In the style of jazz.
- Flashy or showy.
- Lacking focus; jittery or jangly.
Where does jazzy come from?
From jazz + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with jazzy
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Questions about saying jazzy
How do you pronounce jazzy?
Say JAZ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæzi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jazzy?
Jazzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAZ). Broken into parts: JAZ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say jazzy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒæzi/ and the British form is /ˈdʒæzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.