How to pronounce jete
Say it like zheh-TAY. Jete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- zheh
- TAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zhehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of jete
American and British speakers say jete in essentially the same way: /ʒɛˈteɪ/ in the US and /ʒɛˈteɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: zheh-TAY.
What does jete mean?
- A leap from one foot to the other in which one leg appears to be "thrown" in the direction of the movement.
Where does jete come from?
Borrowed from French jeté.
Words that rhyme with jete
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jete.
Questions about saying jete
How do you pronounce jete?
Say zheh-TAY. The American pronunciation is /ʒɛˈteɪ/. In British English it is /ʒɛˈteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jete?
Jete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: zheh · TAY.
Do Americans and Brits say jete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʒɛˈteɪ/ and the British form is /ʒɛˈteɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.