How to pronounce jetstream
Say it like JET-streem. Jetstream has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JET).
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- JET
- streem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jetstream pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- streemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jetstream
American and British speakers say jetstream in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛtˌstrim/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛtˌstriːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: JET-streem.
What does jetstream mean?
- Alternative spelling of jet stream.
Questions about saying jetstream
How do you pronounce jetstream?
Say JET-streem. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛtˌstrim/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛtˌstriːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jetstream?
Jetstream has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JET). Broken into parts: JET · streem.
Do Americans and Brits say jetstream the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛtˌstrim/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛtˌstriːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.