How to pronounce jitney
Say it like JIT-nee. Jitney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIT).
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- JIT
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jitney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jitney
American and British speakers say jitney in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪtni/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪtni/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIT-nee.
What does jitney mean?
- Synonym of minibus, especially one with a scheduled fixed route.
- Synonym of gypsy cab, an unlicensed taxi.
- Synonym of shared taxi, a taxi usually shared with strangers to maximize profitability per trip.
Where does jitney come from?
The etymology is uncertain; it is believed to originate from Louisiana Creole jetnée, from French jeton (“token, coin-sized metal disc”), though this is disputed.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying jitney
How do you pronounce jitney?
Say JIT-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪtni/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪtni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jitney?
Jitney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIT). Broken into parts: JIT · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say jitney the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪtni/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪtni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.