How to Pronounce "jails"
word
ˈdʒeɪɫz
JAYLZ
dʒˈeɪlz
JAYLZ
Definition
Buildings or places where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while they wait for trial. 'Jails' is the plural form of 'jail'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒeɪɫz
British English
dʒˈeɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JAYLZ
UK
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Listen in Context
There are many jails in the country.
The police took him to one of the jails downtown.
Jails are usually smaller than prisons.
Some jails allow family visits on weekends.