How to Pronounce "a traffic jam"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɹæfɪk/ /ˈdʒæm
uh TRAF-ik JAM
æɪ/ /tɹˈæfɪk/ /dʒˈæm
uh TRAF-ik JAM
Definition
A situation on the road where many vehicles are stuck or moving very slowly because there are too many cars.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɹæfɪk/ /ˈdʒæm
British English
æɪ/ /tɹˈæfɪk/ /dʒˈæm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh TRAF-ik JAM
UK
uh TRAF-ik JAM
Listen in Context
We were late because of a traffic jam.
There is a traffic jam on the main road.
I hate getting stuck in a traffic jam.
Looks like we're going to be in a traffic jam for a while.