How to pronounce jeepney
Say it like JEEP-nee. Jeepney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEEP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce jeepney. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- JEEP
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jeepney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jeepney
American and British speakers say jeepney in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒipni/ in the US and /ˈdʒiːpni/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEEP-nee.
What does jeepney mean?
- Synonym of shared taxi or minibus, especially one with flamboyant decoration and usually heavily crowded.
Where does jeepney come from?
Uncertain, but likely a blend of jeep + jitney (“minibus, gypsy cab, shared cab”), from their origin in US Army surplus jeeps after World War II.
Questions about saying jeepney
How do you pronounce jeepney?
Say JEEP-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒipni/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːpni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jeepney?
Jeepney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEEP). Broken into parts: JEEP · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say jeepney the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒipni/ and the British form is /ˈdʒiːpni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.