General
juliett
What does juliett mean?
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.""
Origin
Adopted 1956; double-T spelling added for French pronunciation.
Frequently asked questions
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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