How to pronounce jacuzzi
Say it like juh-KOO-zee. Jacuzzi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
- juh
- KOO
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jacuzzi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jacuzzi
American and British speakers say jacuzzi in essentially the same way: /dʒəˈkuzi/ in the US and /dʒəˈkuːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: juh-KOO-zee.
What does jacuzzi mean?
- A hot tub or whirlpool bath with underwater jets that massage the body.
- To equip with a jacuzzi.“The suite was jacuzzied.”
- To use a jacuzzi.“They jacuzzied after a late dinner.”
- To treat with a jacuzzi.“He jacuzzied his sore muscles.”
Where does jacuzzi come from?
Genericized trademark of the proprietary name Jacuzzi.
Words that rhyme with jacuzzi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jacuzzi.
Questions about saying jacuzzi
How do you pronounce jacuzzi?
Say juh-KOO-zee. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈkuzi/. In British English it is /dʒəˈkuːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jacuzzi?
Jacuzzi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: juh · KOO · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say jacuzzi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒəˈkuzi/ and the British form is /dʒəˈkuːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.