How to Pronounce "jarring"
word
JAR-ing
JAH-ring
Definition
Something 'jarring' is so unexpected or unpleasant that it shocks you or feels out of place, especially a loud noise or a sudden change.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɑɹɪŋ
British English
dʒˈɑːɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JAR-ing
UK
JAH-ring
Listen in Context
The alarm made a jarring sound in the quiet room.
The bright yellow paint was jarring against the dark walls.
There was a jarring change in his attitude.
Her laugh is a bit jarring when you first hear it, but you get used to it.