How to pronounce jerseys
Say it like JUR-zeez. Jerseys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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US American/ˈdʒɝziz/JUR-zeez
UK British/ˈdʒɜːziz/JUR-zeez
- JUR
- zeez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jerseys pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zeezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jerseys
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-zeez.
What does jerseys mean?
noun
- plural of jersey How to pronounce jersey
Questions about saying jerseys
How do you pronounce jerseys?
Say JUR-zeez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝziz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːziz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jerseys?
Jerseys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · zeez.
Is jerseys pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɜːziz/ (JUR-zeez).