How to pronounce jalousie
Say it like JAL-uh-see. Jalousie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAL).
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- JAL
- uh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jalousie 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jalousie
American and British speakers say jalousie in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒæləsi/ in the US and /ˈʒælʊziː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZHAL-uh-zee.
What does jalousie mean?
- A component in a ventilation system.
- Upward sloping window slats which form a blind or shutter, allowing light and air in but excluding rain and direct sun.
- A pastry with the upper side sliced before final baking to resemble a wooden slatted blind.
Where does jalousie come from?
Borrowed from French jalousie.
Words that rhyme with jalousie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jalousie.
Questions about saying jalousie
How do you pronounce jalousie?
Say JAL-uh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæləsi/. In British English it is /ˈʒælʊziː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jalousie?
Jalousie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAL). Broken into parts: JAL · uh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say jalousie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒæləsi/ and the British form is /ˈʒælʊziː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.