How to pronounce jello
Say it like JEL-oh. Jello has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL).
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- JEL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jello 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of jello
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JEL-oh.
What does jello mean?
- A dessert made by boiling gelatine, sugar and some flavoring (often derived from fruit) and allowing it to set.
Where does jello come from?
Genericized trademark of the brand name Jell-O.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with jello
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Questions about saying jello
How do you pronounce jello?
Say JEL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jello?
Jello has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL). Broken into parts: JEL · oh.
Is jello pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒɛləʊ/ (JEL-oh).