jargon

/ˈdʒɑːrɡən/

Syllables jar·gon

Stress JAR-gon

Phonics Breakdown

jar

/dʒɑːr/

long ar

gon

/ɡən/

schwa

Meaning

special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group

Sound Reference

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jar=/dʒɑːr/(jar) + gon=/ɡən/(wagon)

Example

Legal jargon can be difficult for non-lawyers to understand.