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.
chyet (je-t)
jat (je-t)
jet-tuh (jet)
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.
chyet (je-t)
jat (je-t)
jet-tuh (jet)
Start with the tongue behind the top teeth and release air while voicing.
No, it's pronounced softly at the end.
English pronounces some consonants quickly to maintain rhythm.
A fast airplane.
/ˈdʒɛti/
A landing stage or small pier
/ˈdʒɛtlaɪnər/
A large jet plane
/ˈdʒɛtɪsən/
To throw goods overboard
- 'jet' is one syllable, 'jetty' is two.
- 'jetliner' adds the 'laɪnər' sound.
- 'jettison' adds 'ɪsən' sounds.
Ensure the 't' is quick and soft, not emphasized.
Compare 'jet' with words like 'get' for clarity.
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