How to pronounce jol
Say it like JOHL. Jol is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JOHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of jol
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOHL.
What does jol mean?
- A party.
- To party.
- A barren limestone plateau on the southern Arabian peninsula.
Where does jol come from?
Shortened from jolly?
Words that rhyme with jol
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jol.
Questions about saying jol
How do you pronounce jol?
Say JOHL. The American pronunciation is /dʒoʊl/. In British English it is /dʒəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jol?
Jol is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JOHL.
Is jol 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 /dʒəʊl/ (JOHL).