How to pronounce jealousies
Say it like JEL-uh-seez. Jealousies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL).
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- JEL
- uh
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jealousies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jealousies
American and British speakers say jealousies in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛləsiz/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛləsiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEL-uh-seez.
What does jealousies mean?
- plural of jealousy How to pronounce jealousy
Questions about saying jealousies
How do you pronounce jealousies?
Say JEL-uh-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛləsiz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛləsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jealousies?
Jealousies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL). Broken into parts: JEL · uh · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say jealousies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛləsiz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛləsiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.