How to pronounce jist
Say it like JUHST. Jist is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JUHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jist
American and British speakers say jist in essentially the same way: /dʒəst/ in the US and /dʒəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHST.
What does jist mean?
- Alternative spelling of gist.
Questions about saying jist
How do you pronounce jist?
Say JUHST. The American pronunciation is /dʒəst/. In British English it is /dʒəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jist?
Jist is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JUHST.
Do Americans and Brits say jist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒəst/ and the British form is /dʒəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.