JELLE - HOW TO PRONOUNCE JELLE?
JELLE - Jelle: What it is and how to pronounce it correctly in 2023
Jelle is a given name that is commonly used in the Netherlands and Flanders.
It is a male given name of Frisian origin and is derived from the name 'Gelius', which means 'hospitable' or 'a pledge'.
Jelle can also be a surname in some cases.
It is a relatively popular name and is often used both on its own and as a short form of longer names such as Jelmer or Jelle-Jan.
Pronunciation:
To pronounce 'Jelle', you can say 'Yell-uh', with the 'Y' sound similar to the 'y' in 'yes'.
However, it can also be pronounced as 'Jell' with a soft 'J' sound, similar to the 'y' in 'yet'.
Both pronunciations are acceptable.
Test yourself by speaking the following examples:
1. Jelle is a common name in the Netherlands
2. My friend's name is Jelle
3. Do you know how to pronounce Jelle correctly?
4. I met a guy named Jelle last week
5. The meaning of the name Jelle is 'hospitable'
Last updated: September, 2023
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