How to pronounce jellies
Say it like JEL-eez. Jellies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL).
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- JEL
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jellies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jellies
American and British speakers say jellies in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛliz/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛliz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEL-eez.
What does jellies mean?
- plural of jelly How to pronounce jelly
- third-person singular simple present indicative of jelly How to pronounce jelly
Questions about saying jellies
How do you pronounce jellies?
Say JEL-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛliz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jellies?
Jellies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL). Broken into parts: JEL · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say jellies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛliz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛliz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.