How to Pronounce Jennifer — Syllables, IPA, Audio

JEN-i-fa

Jenifa

Cornish origin from Guinevere. Three syllables, stress on the first. Often shortened to Jen or Jenny.

Notes

Cornish origin from Guinevere. Three syllables, stress on the first. Often shortened to Jen or Jenny.

Origin & meaning

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

Popularity

Cornish form of Welsh Gwenhwyfar (Guinevere); top US name through the 1970s and 80s.

Notable people

How to pronounce Jennifer (JEN-i-fa)