How to pronounce journal
Say it like JUR-nul. Journal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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- JUR
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Journal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of journal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-nul.
What does journal mean?
- a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
- a periodical dedicated to a particular subject“he reads the medical journals”
- a ledger in which transactions have been recorded as they occurred
Where does journal come from?
From Middle English journal, from Anglo-Norman jurnal (“daily”), from Old French jornel (“day”) (whence modern French journal), from Latin diurnālis, from diurnus (“of the day”).
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Words that rhyme with journal
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Questions about saying journal
How do you pronounce journal?
Say JUR-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝnəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in journal?
Journal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · nul.
Is journal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɜːnəl/ (JUR-nul).