How to Pronounce "jettison"
word
ˈdʒɛtɪsən
JET-ih-suhn
dʒˈɛtɪsən
JET-ih-suhn
Definition
To throw or drop something away, especially from a moving vehicle like a ship or airplane. It can also mean to get rid of something you no longer need.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɛtɪsən
British English
dʒˈɛtɪsən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JET-ih-suhn
UK
JET-ih-suhn
Listen in Context
The crew had to jettison some cargo to save the ship.
The pilot decided to jettison the fuel tanks.
Sometimes you need to jettison old ideas to grow.
If the project isn't working, maybe it's time to jettison it and start fresh.