How to pronounce jalap
Say it like JAL-up. Jalap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAL).
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- JAL
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jalap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jalap
American and British speakers say jalap in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒæləp/ in the US and /ˈdʒæləp/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAL-up.
What does jalap mean?
- A cathartic drug consisting of the tuberous roots of Ipomoea purga, a convolvulaceous plant found in Mexico.
- A jalapeño.
Where does jalap come from?
From the city of Xalapa in Mexico.
Words that rhyme with jalap
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jalap.
Questions about saying jalap
How do you pronounce jalap?
Say JAL-up. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæləp/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæləp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jalap?
Jalap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAL). Broken into parts: JAL · up.
Do Americans and Brits say jalap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒæləp/ and the British form is /ˈdʒæləp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.