How to pronounce joules
Say it like JOOLZ. Joules is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JOOLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joules pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of joules
American and British speakers say joules in essentially the same way: /dʒulz/ in the US and /dʒuːlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOOLZ.
What does joules mean?
- plural of joule How to pronounce joule
Questions about saying joules
How do you pronounce joules?
Say JOOLZ. The American pronunciation is /dʒulz/. In British English it is /dʒuːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joules?
Joules is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JOOLZ.
Do Americans and Brits say joules the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒulz/ and the British form is /dʒuːlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.