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How to pronounce jalsa

Say it like JUHL-suh. Jalsa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHL).

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US American/ˈdʒʌlsə/JUHL-suh
UK British/ˈdʒʌlsə/JUHL-suh
  • JUHL
  • suh
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Jalsa pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. JUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of jalsa

American and British speakers say jalsa in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌlsə/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌlsə/ in the UK.

British respelling: JUHL-suh.

What does jalsa mean?

noun
  1. a rally.

Questions about saying jalsa

How do you pronounce jalsa?

Say JUHL-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌlsə/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌlsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in jalsa?

Jalsa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHL). Broken into parts: JUHL · suh.

Do Americans and Brits say jalsa the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌlsə/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌlsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).