How to pronounce Jewish
Say it like JOO-ish. Jewish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Jewish. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- JOO
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jewish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Jewish
American and British speakers say Jewish in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒuɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-ish.
What does Jewish mean?
- of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion“He is Jewish”“a Jewish wedding”
Words that rhyme with Jewish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Jewish.
Questions about saying Jewish
How do you pronounce Jewish?
Say JOO-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒuɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Jewish?
Jewish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say Jewish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒuɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.