How to pronounce jerrycan
Say it like JER-ee-kan. Jerrycan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JER).
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US American/ˈdʒɛriˌkæn/JER-ee-kan
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- JER
- ee
- kan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jerrycan 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.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does jerrycan mean?
noun
- A robust container for fuel or water, of a certain more or less rectangular shape, often made from pressed steel.
Where does jerrycan come from?
From Jerry (“a German”) + can, from its use by German troops in World War II.
Questions about saying jerrycan
How do you pronounce jerrycan?
Say JER-ee-kan. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛriˌkæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jerrycan?
Jerrycan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JER). Broken into parts: JER · ee · kan.