How to pronounce jealousy
Say it like JEL-uh-see. Jealousy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce jealousy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- JEL
- uh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jealousy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jealousy
American and British speakers say jealousy in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛləsi/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛləsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEL-uh-see.
What does jealousy mean?
- a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
- zealous vigilance“cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy”
Where does jealousy come from?
Displaced native Old English æfest and Old English nīþ.
Questions about saying jealousy
How do you pronounce jealousy?
Say JEL-uh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛləsi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛləsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jealousy?
Jealousy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL). Broken into parts: JEL · uh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say jealousy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛləsi/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛləsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.