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How to Pronounce James

James / dzhaymz /

The name James is a Male name of Hebrew origin meaning "Supplanter". It is pronounced dzhaymz.

Hebrew Male 1 syllable

James is a Hebrew name meaning "Supplanter". Hebrew Ya'akov via Latin Iacomus

Language Hebrew
Gender Male
Syllables 1
Phonetic dzhaymz
IPA d͡ʒeɪmz

Say it as dzhaymz. Keep the original Hebrew phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce James?
James is pronounced dzhaymz.
What is the correct pronunciation of James?
The correct pronunciation of James is dzhaymz (IPA: d͡ʒeɪmz).
Is James a Hebrew name?
Yes, James is a Hebrew name meaning "Supplanter".

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