How to pronounce jess
Say it like JES. Jess is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- JES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of jess
American and British speakers say jess in essentially the same way: /dʒɛs/ in the US and /dʒɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: JES.
What does jess mean?
- A short strap fastened around the leg of a bird used in falconry, to which a leash may be fastened.
- To fasten a strap around the leg of a hawk.
- Alternative form of jet (“the mineral”).
- Alternative form of jet (“the color”).
Where does jess come from?
From Middle English ges, from Middle French gies, from the plural of jet (“throw”), from Vulgar Latin *iectus, jectus < iactus (“a throwing”), or from jeter (“to throw”), itself from Latin iactare.
Words that rhyme with jess
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jess.
Questions about saying jess
How do you pronounce jess?
Say JES. The American pronunciation is /dʒɛs/. In British English it is /dʒɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jess?
Jess is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JES.
Do Americans and Brits say jess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɛs/ and the British form is /dʒɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.