How to pronounce jetty
Say it like JET-ee. Jetty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JET).
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- JET
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jetty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jetty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: JET-ee.
What does jetty mean?
- A part of a building that jets or projects beyond the rest; specifically, an upper storey which overhangs the part of the building below.
- A structure of stone or wood which extends into a river or sea to protect a bank, beach, harbor, etc., from currents or tides; a breakwater.
- A dock or wharf extending into a river from a bank, or into a sea from a shore, for boats to land or moor at; a pier.
- Sometimes followed by out: to construct (a part of a building) so that it jets or projects beyond the rest.
- To provide (a riverbank, seashore, etc.) with a jetty (“breakwater; dock or wharf”) (noun etymology 1, noun sense 2.1 or etymology 1, noun sense 2.2).
- Sometimes followed by out or over: of (a part of) a building: to jet or project beyond the rest of the building or other structures.
Where does jetty come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
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Words that rhyme with jetty
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Questions about saying jetty
How do you pronounce jetty?
Say JET-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛti/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jetty?
Jetty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JET). Broken into parts: JET · ee.
Is jetty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdʒɛti/ (JET-ee).