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What does "Juliett" mean?

In the NATO phonetic alphabet, the letter J is represented by the codeword Juliett, pronounced JEW-lee-ett. When spelling over radio, phone, or in person in noisy environments, you say "Juliett" to unambiguously indicate the letter J.

History & etymology

Spelled with two t's so French speakers don't drop the final sound — ICAO's deliberate foreign-language fix.

How to use it

Say "Juliett" whenever you need to specify the letter J aloud. Common situations: dictating an email address or license plate over the phone, reading a serial number to technical support, making a radio call in aviation or maritime contexts, or simply avoiding the common confusion between similar-sounding letters (B/D/P/T, M/N, F/S).

Example

If your name starts with J, you might say "Juliett as in Juliett" when spelling it out — or use the NATO alphabet for your whole name using our translator.

Neighboring letters

Explore the codewords for the letters before and after J below. For the full 26-letter chart with pronunciation and history, visit the NATO alphabet reference page. Prefer to memorize it? Try our flashcards.