How to pronounce jealously
Say it like JEL-uh-slee. Jealously has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL).
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- JEL
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jealously 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.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jealously
American and British speakers say jealously in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛləsli/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEL-uh-slee.
What does jealously mean?
- In a jealous manner.
Where does jealously come from?
From jealous + -ly.
Questions about saying jealously
How do you pronounce jealously?
Say JEL-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛləsli/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jealously?
Jealously has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL). Broken into parts: JEL · uh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say jealously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛləsli/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.