jesselton

Questions

How do you pronounce jesselton?

The recorded pronunciation is /d͡ʒeˈsəl.t̪on/.

What does jesselton mean?

The former name of Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah, Malaysia.

Where does jesselton come from?

Named after British businessman Charles Jessel, who was a vice-chairman of the British North Borneo Company (1903-1909).

How to pronounce jesselton

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “jesselton”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/d͡ʒeˈsəl.t̪on/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “jesselton” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.