How to pronounce "jet"

jet

Noun
American
/dʒɛt/

Syllable Breakdown

jet

How natives say jet

British
/dʒɛt/

Syllable Breakdown

jet

How natives say jet

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'j' sound as found in 'juice'.

  • Move to a short 'e' sound as in 'bed'.

  • End with a soft 't' sound, quickly stopping the airflow.

Common Mistakes

  • chyet (je-t)

  • jat (je-t)

  • jet-tuh (jet)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'j' sound like 'juice'.

  • Follow with a short 'e' sound similar to 'bed'.

  • Conclude with a soft 't' sound, keeping it crisp.

common mistakes

  • chyet (je-t)

  • jat (je-t)

  • jet-tuh (jet)

FAQ

How do I pronounce the 'j' sound?

Start with the tongue behind the top teeth and release air while voicing.

Is the 't' sound silent?

No, it's pronounced softly at the end.

Why is it pronounced quickly?

English pronounces some consonants quickly to maintain rhythm.

Definition

jet

A fast airplane.

Word Family

jetty

/ˈdʒɛti/

noun

A landing stage or small pier

Example: The boat docked at the jetty.

jetliner

/ˈdʒɛtlaɪnər/

noun

A large jet plane

Example: The jetliner was flying high.

jettison

/ˈdʒɛtɪsən/

verb

To throw goods overboard

Example: They had to jettison fuel.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Jet vs. jetty

- 'jet' is one syllable, 'jetty' is two.

Jet vs. jetliner

- 'jetliner' adds the 'laɪnər' sound.

Jet vs. jettison

- 'jettison' adds 'ɪsən' sounds.

Pro Tips

Focus on the 't' sound

Ensure the 't' is quick and soft, not emphasized.

Practice with minimal pairs

Compare 'jet' with words like 'get' for clarity.

Nearby Words

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abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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