Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jamestown

/dʒˈeɪmztˌaʊn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.98 in modern English

Syllables
jamestown
IPA
/dʒˈeɪmztˌaʊn/
21
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

Example Sentences

Etymology

From James + town.

Phrases

Questions

How do you pronounce jamestown?
The recorded pronunciation is /dʒˈeɪmztˌaʊn/.
What does jamestown mean?
Any of numerous places in English-speaking regions:
Where does jamestown come from?
From James + town.

How to pronounce jamestown

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/dʒˈeɪmztˌaʊn/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “jamestown” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.