How to pronounce joule
Say it like JOOL. Joule is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JOOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of joule
American and British speakers say joule in essentially the same way: /dʒul/ in the US and /dʒuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOOL.
What does joule mean?
- In the International System of Units, the derived unit of energy, work and heat; the work required to exert a force of one newton for a distance of one metre. Equivalent to one watt-second (one watt of power acting for a duration of one second).
Where does joule come from?
Named after English physicist James Prescott Joule (1818–1889).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- j
Words that rhyme with joule
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Words that sound like joule
Questions about saying joule
How do you pronounce joule?
Say JOOL. The American pronunciation is /dʒul/. In British English it is /dʒuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joule?
Joule is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JOOL.
Do Americans and Brits say joule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒul/ and the British form is /dʒuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as joule?
Joule sounds the same as jewel in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.