Jj
Letter J
The letter J makes the “j” sound, like in 'jump', 'jar', and 'jet'.
How this rule works
J always makes the “j” sound (like the G in 'gem'). It is a voiced affricate — the tongue briefly stops the airflow then releases with friction.
Remember: J is for jump — feel the “j” when you jump!
Examples
Words that use this rule
71 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
enjoyenjoyableenjoyedenjoyingenjoymentinjectionjacketjagjailjakejamjanjanuaryjapanjapanesejarjawjeanjeansjeepjellyjellyfishjennyjerkjetjigjilljivejobjobsjogjoggerjoinjoinedjointjointlyjoistjokejokesjostlejotjournaljourneyjoyjoyfuljudgejudojugjuicejuicyjulyjumpjumpedjumpingjumpsjunctionjunejunkjustjusticejustlyobjectobjectspajamaprojectprojectspyjamasrejectrejectingsubjecttrajectory
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