How to Pronounce "logjam"
word
ˈɫɑɡˌdʒæm
LAWG-jam
lˈɒɡdʒæm
LOG-jam
Definition
A logjam originally means a blockage in a river caused by logs, but it is commonly used to describe a situation where progress stops because of too many problems, obstacles, or disagreements.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɑɡˌdʒæm
British English
lˈɒɡdʒæm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAWG-jam
UK
LOG-jam
Listen in Context
There is a logjam in the negotiations.
The workers are trying to clear the logjam in the river.
A logjam in the court system causes long delays.
We finally broke the logjam and reached an agreement.