How to pronounce jaundice
Say it like JAWN-dis. Jaundice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAWN).
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- JAWN
- dis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jaundice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jaundice
American and British speakers say jaundice in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɔndɪs/ in the US and /ˈdʒɔːndɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAWN-dis.
What does jaundice mean?
- A morbid condition, characterized by yellowness of the eyes, skin, and urine.
- A feeling of bitterness, resentment or jealousy.
- To affect with jaundice; to color by prejudice or envy; to prejudice.
Where does jaundice come from?
From Middle English jaundis, jaunis, from Middle French jaunisse, from jaune (“yellow”) + -isse (“-ness”).
Questions about saying jaundice
How do you pronounce jaundice?
Say JAWN-dis. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔndɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔːndɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jaundice?
Jaundice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAWN). Broken into parts: JAWN · dis.
Do Americans and Brits say jaundice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɔndɪs/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɔːndɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.