English pronunciation · Words Starting with J
Jerry Pronunciation
Jerry is pronounced JE-ree, IPA /ˈdʒɛri/.
JE-ree
US /ˈdʒɛri/ · UK /ˈdʒɛri/
Syllables: JE · ree (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
proper noun (given name); also a noun in some compounds: A short form of Jerome, Jeremy or Gerald, and the first part of jerry can and jerry built.
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Jerry in a Sentence
- Jerry has the spare keys.
- Fill the jerry can before we set off.
- Jerry and Margaret moved to the coast last year.
Common Mispronunciations of Jerry
Not JEE-ree
Clip that opening vowel down to the e of bed. Two r letters in the spelling signal that short value.
Not YE-ree
The j is the sound beginning jump. Turning it into a y gives a different name altogether.
Tip: Jerry and Gerry are perfect homophones. Only the spelling tells you which name you are reading.
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