How to Pronounce "jam"
word
/ˈdʒæm/
jam
/dʒˈæm/
jam
Definition
Jam most commonly means a sweet fruit spread that you put on bread. It can also mean a situation where things are stuck or crowded, such as heavy traffic, or as a verb, to become stuck or blocked.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒæm/
British English
/dʒˈæm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
jam
UK
jam
Listen in Context
I put strawberry jam on my toast this morning.
We were late because of a traffic jam.
The window jammed, so I couldn't open it.
There was a huge jam outside the stadium after the game.