How to Pronounce "jelly"
word
/ˈdʒɛɫi/
JE-lee
/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.