How to pronounce Jesuit
Say it like JEZH-oo-it. Jesuit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEZH).
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- JEZH
- oo
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jesuit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Jesuit
American and British speakers say Jesuit in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛʒuɪt/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛʒuːɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEZH-oo-it.
What does Jesuit mean?
- a member of the Jesuit order
- having qualities characteristic of Jesuits or Jesuitism“Jesuitical education”
Questions about saying Jesuit
How do you pronounce Jesuit?
Say JEZH-oo-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛʒuɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛʒuːɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Jesuit?
Jesuit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEZH). Broken into parts: JEZH · oo · it.
Do Americans and Brits say Jesuit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛʒuɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛʒuːɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.