How to pronounce jeju
Say it like JEJ-oo. Jeju has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEJ).
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- JEJ
- oo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jeju pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of jeju
American and British speakers say jeju in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛˌdʒu/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛˌdʒuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEJ-oo.
What does jeju mean?
- A South American (Amazonian) erythrinid fish, Hoplerythrinus unitaeniatus (formerly sometimes Erythrinus unitaeniatus).
Questions about saying jeju
How do you pronounce jeju?
Say JEJ-oo. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛˌdʒu/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛˌdʒuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jeju?
Jeju has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEJ). Broken into parts: JEJ · oo.
Do Americans and Brits say jeju the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛˌdʒu/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛˌdʒuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.