How to pronounce jean
Say it like JEEN. Jean is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jean pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jean
American and British speakers say jean in essentially the same way: /dʒin/ in the US and /dʒiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEEN.
What does jean mean?
- a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
Where does jean come from?
From the Middle English Gene (“Genoa”), from the Old French Jannes.
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Words that rhyme with jean
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Words that sound like jean
Questions about saying jean
How do you pronounce jean?
Say JEEN. The American pronunciation is /dʒin/. In British English it is /dʒiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jean?
Jean is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say jean the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒin/ and the British form is /dʒiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as jean?
Jean sounds the same as gene in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.