How to pronounce jasmine
Say it like JAZ-mun. Jasmine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAZ).
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- JAZ
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jasmine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jasmine
American and British speakers say jasmine in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒæzmən/ in the US and /ˈdʒæzmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAZ-mun.
What does jasmine mean?
- any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
Questions about saying jasmine
How do you pronounce jasmine?
Say JAZ-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæzmən/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæzmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jasmine?
Jasmine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAZ). Broken into parts: JAZ · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say jasmine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒæzmən/ and the British form is /ˈdʒæzmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.