How to Pronounce "jamestown"
word
ˈdʒeɪmzˌtaʊn
JAYMZ-town
ˈdʒeɪmz.taʊn
JAYMZ-town
Definition
Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in North America, established in 1607 in what is now the state of Virginia. It played a significant role in early American history.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒeɪmzˌtaʊn
British English
ˈdʒeɪmz.taʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JAYMZ-town
UK
JAYMZ-town
Listen in Context
Jamestown was founded in 1607.
Many settlers in Jamestown faced hard times.
Today, people visit Jamestown to learn about history.
My class took a field trip to Jamestown last spring.