How to Pronounce "jelly"

word

US

/ˈdʒɛɫi/

JE-lee

UK

/dʒˈɛli/

JE-lee

Definition

Jelly is a soft, wobbly food with a smooth texture, often sweet and made from fruit juice or gelatin. In some varieties of English, especially American English, it can also mean a fruit spread similar to jam.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈdʒɛɫi/

British English

/dʒˈɛli/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

JE-lee

UK

JE-lee

Listen in Context

The kids ate strawberry jelly after dinner.

I put grape jelly on my toast.

This jelly is cold and sweet.

We ran out of peanut butter, so I just had jelly on bread.