How To Pronounce DJ
DJ
In British English, DJ is pronounced /ˌdiːˈdʒeɪ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌdiːˈdʒeɪ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˌdiːˈdʒeɪ/.
DJ has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second syllable. British and American speakers say it the same way.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
DJ has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the second syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is oO, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With DJ
Questions About DJ
How do you pronounce DJ in British English?
In British English, DJ is pronounced /ˌdiːˈdʒeɪ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌdiːˈdʒeɪ].
How do you pronounce DJ in American English?
In American English, DJ is pronounced /ˌdiːˈdʒeɪ/.
How many syllables are in DJ?
DJ has two syllables, /diː/ + /dʒeɪ/.
Where is the stress in DJ?
The main stress is on the second syllable, /dʒeɪ/.
Do British and American English pronounce DJ the same way?
Yes. Both are /ˌdiːˈdʒeɪ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern oO
Nearby Words
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