How to pronounce jewelry
Say it like JOO-ul-ree. Jewelry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- ul
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Three syllables: 'JOO-ul-ree'. Avoid 'JOOL-er-ee'.
Jewelry 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jewelry
American and British speakers say jewelry in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒuəlri/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːəlri/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-ul-ree.
What does jewelry mean?
- an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- jewellery
Questions about saying jewelry
How do you pronounce jewelry?
Say JOO-ul-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒuəlri/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːəlri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jewelry?
Jewelry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · ul · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say jewelry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒuəlri/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːəlri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.