How to pronounce Jerusalem
Say it like juh-ROO-suh-lum. Jerusalem has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
- juh
- ROO
- suh
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jerusalem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Jerusalem
American and British speakers say Jerusalem in essentially the same way: /dʒəˈrusələm/ in the US and /dʒəˈruːsələm/ in the UK.
British respelling: juh-ROO-suh-lum.
What does Jerusalem mean?
- A city in the Holy Land between the Mediterranean Sea and Dead Sea, holy in Judaism, Christianity and Islam; the claimed capital city of both Israel and Palestine.
- A census-designated place in Conway County, Arkansas.
- An unincorporated community in Harford County, Maryland.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- capital of israel
Questions about saying Jerusalem
How do you pronounce Jerusalem?
Say juh-ROO-suh-lum. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈrusələm/. In British English it is /dʒəˈruːsələm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Jerusalem?
Jerusalem has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: juh · ROO · suh · lum.
Do Americans and Brits say Jerusalem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒəˈrusələm/ and the British form is /dʒəˈruːsələm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.