How to Pronounce "jekyll"
word
/ˈdʒɛkəɫ/
JE-kuhl
/ˈdʒɛkəl/
JE-kuhl
Definition
'Jekyll' refers to Dr. Jekyll, a character from the novel 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde,' who has a split personality—one good, one evil. It can also be used to describe a person who seems to have two very different sides to their behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒɛkəɫ/
British English
/ˈdʒɛkəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JE-kuhl
UK
JE-kuhl
Listen in Context
The story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is very famous.
Jekyll has a good side and an evil side in the novel.
My teacher explained who Jekyll was in class.
Sometimes, he acts all calm, but then he's like a total Jekyll when he gets angry.