How to pronounce jalouse
Say it like juh-LOOZ. Jalouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOZ).
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- juh
- LOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jalouse 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.
- LOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of jalouse
American and British speakers say jalouse in essentially the same way: /dʒəˈluz/ in the US and /dʒəˈluːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: juh-LOOZ.
What does jalouse mean?
- To suspect.
Where does jalouse come from?
From Scots jalouse, from Old French jalouser.
Words that rhyme with jalouse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jalouse.
Questions about saying jalouse
How do you pronounce jalouse?
Say juh-LOOZ. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈluz/. In British English it is /dʒəˈluːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jalouse?
Jalouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOZ). Broken into parts: juh · LOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say jalouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒəˈluz/ and the British form is /dʒəˈluːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.