jy

/ˈd͡ʒaɪ/

jy

English Noun

Definition

The name of the Latin script letter J/j.

Etymology

From the name of the letter i (of which j was originally a variant) by affixing the /d͡ʒ/ sound to it. Compare French ji, and the similar derivation of Italian vu. Generally changed to jay by association with kay.