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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.