How to pronounce jerry
Say it like JER-ee. Jerry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JER).
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- JER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jerry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JERSay 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 jerry
American and British speakers say jerry in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛri/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛri/ in the UK.
British respelling: JER-ee.
What does jerry mean?
- A chamber pot.
- Synonym of jerrybuild.
- Jerry-built.
Where does jerry come from?
Probably an abbreviation of jeroboam.
Words that rhyme with jerry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jerry.
Questions about saying jerry
How do you pronounce jerry?
Say JER-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛri/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jerry?
Jerry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JER). Broken into parts: JER · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say jerry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛri/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.