How to pronounce jalebi
Say it like juhl-EB-ee. Jalebi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EB).
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- juhl
- EB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jalebi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- EBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jalebi
American and British speakers say jalebi in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒʌˈlɛbi/ in the US and /ˌdʒʌˈlɛbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: juhl-EB-ee.
What does jalebi mean?
- A sweet popular in the Indian subcontinent, made by deep-frying a maida flour batter and soaking it in sugar syrup.
Questions about saying jalebi
How do you pronounce jalebi?
Say juhl-EB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒʌˈlɛbi/. In British English it is /ˌdʒʌˈlɛbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jalebi?
Jalebi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EB). Broken into parts: juhl · EB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say jalebi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒʌˈlɛbi/ and the British form is /ˌdʒʌˈlɛbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.