Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jet-black

/ˈd͡ʒɛtblæk/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.26 in modern English

Syllables
jet-black
IPA
/ˈd͡ʒɛtblæk/
23
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Coal-black; the blackest black.

Uncountable

adj

Pitch-black; of the blackest black.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From jet + black.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈd͡ʒɛtblæk/

Usage

Inflected Forms

jet black (alternative) more jet-black (comparative) most jet-black (superlative)

Synonyms

jetty coal-black jet pitchy sooty

Questions

How do you pronounce jet-black?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈd͡ʒɛtblæk/.
What does jet-black mean?
Coal-black; the blackest black.
Where does jet-black come from?
From jet + black.

How to pronounce jet-black

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “jet-black”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈd͡ʒɛtblæk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “jet-black”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “jet-black” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.