How to pronounce jewel
Say it like JOO-ul. Jewel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
- JOO
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jewel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jewel
American and British speakers say jewel in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒuəl/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-ul.
What does jewel mean?
- A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
- A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.
- Anything precious or valuable.“Galveston was the jewel of Texas prior to the hurricane.”
- To bejewel; to decorate or bedeck with jewels or gems.
Where does jewel come from?
From Middle English juel, jewel, juwel, jeuel, jowel, from Anglo-Norman juel, from Old French jouel, joel, joïel, hence French joyau, of uncertain origin.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- gem
- precious stone
- bejewel
Words that rhyme with jewel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jewel.
Questions about saying jewel
How do you pronounce jewel?
Say JOO-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒuəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jewel?
Jewel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say jewel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒuəl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.