American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'jail' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "jail" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "jail"

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Simple pronunciation
jayl
IPA transcription
/ʤeɪl/
Word frequency
2,598th

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What does "jail" mean?

  1. a place where people are kept as a punishment for a crime they have committed

Examples of "jail" in a sentence

  • He will go to jail for stealing.
  • The prisoner tried to escape from jail.
  • The criminal was arrested and taken to jail.

How common is "jail"?

Jail is the 2,598th most common word in English.

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