How to Pronounce "javelin"
word
ˈdʒævəɫən/, /ˈdʒævəɫɪn/, /ˈdʒævɫən/, /ˈdʒævɫɪn
JAV-uh-lin
dʒˈævɪlˌɪn
JAV-ih-lin
Definition
A javelin is a long, light spear that is thrown by hand in an athletic competition. It can also refer to the sport event where athletes throw this spear for distance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒævəɫən/, /ˈdʒævəɫɪn/, /ˈdʒævɫən/, /ˈdʒævɫɪn
British English
dʒˈævɪlˌɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JAV-uh-lin
UK
JAV-ih-lin
Listen in Context
He threw the javelin very far.
The javelin is made of metal.
She practices javelin every week.
At the Olympics, the javelin event always draws a big crowd.