How many words have /j/ in the initial position?

Our dictionary lists 115 initial /j/ words suitable for speech therapy practice.

What are some example initial /j/ words?

Examples include gel, gem, gen, gene, genes, gym, jack, jade.

It means the /j/ sound falls in the initial position of the word.

96 of them contain /j/ without the sounds children commonly substitute for it.

115 initial j words, verified against the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. 96 contain the target sound without competing sounds.

Articulation practice

Target /j/ · Initial

/j/

01gel

02gem

03gen

04gene

05genes

06gym

07jack

08jade

verified/j/: 115 words · competing-free 96

How many words have /j/ in the initial position?: Our dictionary lists 115 initial /j/ words suitable for speech therapy practice.
What are some example initial /j/ words?: Examples include gel, gem, gen, gene, genes, gym, jack, jade.
What does "initial /j/" mean?: It means the /j/ sound falls in the initial position of the word.
Which initial /j/ words have no competing sounds?: 96 of them contain /j/ without the sounds children commonly substitute for it.