How to pronounce Jericho
Say it like JER-ih-koh. Jericho has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JER).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒɛrɪˌkoʊ/JER-ih-koh
UK British/ˈdʒɛrɪkəʊ/JER-ih-koh
- JER
- ih
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jericho pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Jericho
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JER-ih-koh.
What does Jericho mean?
proper noun
- A city in the West Bank, Palestine.
- A historic suburb of the English city of Oxford.
- A town in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
Questions about saying Jericho
How do you pronounce Jericho?
Say JER-ih-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛrɪˌkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛrɪkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Jericho?
Jericho has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JER). Broken into parts: JER · ih · koh.
Is Jericho pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒɛrɪkəʊ/ (JER-ih-koh).