noun
General Slang
Juliett
JOO-lee-ET · noun · informal
Phonetic code for 'J', spelled with two T's on purpose.
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The NATO phonetic code word for the letter 'J'. It is deliberately spelled 'Juliett' with a double 'T' so French speakers do not treat the final 't' as silent.
“"Grid reference Juliett-seven, confirm."”
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Juliett In A Sentence
"Grid reference Juliett-seven, confirm."
Origin & Usage
Adopted 1956; double-T spelling added for French pronunciation.
Variants
Juliet
People Also Ask
What does "Juliett" stand for?
It's the NATO phonetic alphabet code word for the letter J.
Why is "Juliett" spelled with two T's?
The double 'T' tells French speakers to pronounce the final 't', which they would otherwise leave silent. In casual use it's often written "Juliet."
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