How to pronounce logjam
Say it like LAHG-jam. Logjam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAHG).
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US American/ˈlɑɡˌdʒæm/LAHG-jam
UK British/ˈlɒɡˌdʒæm/LOG-jam
- LAHG
- jam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Logjam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of logjam
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOG-jam.
What does logjam mean?
noun
- An excess of logs being conveyed on a river, so that their motion halts.
- A clog or such jam or mess that halts or greatly delays progress.“Efforts to amend the law got sidetracked in an administrative logjam.”
- To deliberately impede or delay the progress of.
Where does logjam come from?
From log + jam.
Questions about saying logjam
How do you pronounce logjam?
Say LAHG-jam. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑɡˌdʒæm/. In British English it is /ˈlɒɡˌdʒæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in logjam?
Logjam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAHG). Broken into parts: LAHG · jam.
Is logjam pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈlɒɡˌdʒæm/ (LOG-jam).