How to pronounce jokul
Say it like YOH-kul. Jokul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH).
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- YOH
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jokul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jokul
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YOH-kul.
What does jokul mean?
- A mountain covered with ice and snow, a snow mountain.“Meanwhile, Kailash is also the only jokul in China that was explicitly banned from climbing.”
Where does jokul come from?
From Icelandic jökull (“glacier”).
Words that rhyme with jokul
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Questions about saying jokul
How do you pronounce jokul?
Say YOH-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈjoʊkəl/. In British English it is /ˈjəʊkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jokul?
Jokul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH). Broken into parts: YOH · kul.
Is jokul pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈjəʊkəl/ (YOH-kul).