How to pronounce jenny
Say it like JEN-ee. Jenny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jenny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jenny
American and British speakers say jenny in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛni/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛni/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-ee.
What does jenny mean?
- female donkey
- United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
Where does jenny come from?
Partially from generic use of the female given name Jenny (cf.
Words that rhyme with jenny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jenny.
Questions about saying jenny
How do you pronounce jenny?
Say JEN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛni/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jenny?
Jenny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say jenny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛni/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.