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