How to pronounce jezve
Say it like JEZ-vay. Jezve has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEZ).
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- JEZ
- vay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jezve pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- vayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of jezve
American and British speakers say jezve in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛzveɪ/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛzveɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEZ-vay.
What does jezve mean?
- A Turkish coffee-pot with a long handle.
Questions about saying jezve
How do you pronounce jezve?
Say JEZ-vay. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛzveɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛzveɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jezve?
Jezve has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEZ). Broken into parts: JEZ · vay.
Do Americans and Brits say jezve the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛzveɪ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛzveɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.