How to pronounce jehu
Say it like JEE-hyoo. Jehu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- hyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jehu 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.
- hyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of jehu
American and British speakers say jehu in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒihju/ in the US and /ˈdʒiːhjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEE-hyoo.
What does jehu mean?
- A coachman; a driver; especially, one who drives furiously.
Where does jehu come from?
England from 17th century, from Jehu.
Questions about saying jehu
How do you pronounce jehu?
Say JEE-hyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒihju/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːhjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jehu?
Jehu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · hyoo.
Do Americans and Brits say jehu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒihju/ and the British form is /ˈdʒiːhjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.