How to pronounce eulogy
Say it like YOO-luh-jee. Eulogy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- luh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eulogy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of eulogy
American and British speakers say eulogy in essentially the same way: /ˈjulədʒi/ in the US and /ˈjuːlədʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-luh-jee.
What does eulogy mean?
- An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.
- Speaking highly of someone or something; the act of praising or commending someone or something.
Questions about saying eulogy
How do you pronounce eulogy?
Say YOO-luh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjulədʒi/. In British English it is /ˈjuːlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eulogy?
Eulogy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · luh · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say eulogy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjulədʒi/ and the British form is /ˈjuːlədʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.