How to pronounce journalese
Say it like jur-nuh-LEEZ. Journalese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEZ).
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- jur
- nuh
- LEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Journalese pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of journalese
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: jur-nuh-LEEZ.
What does journalese mean?
- A style of writing used in some newspapers and magazines, characterized by cliché, hyperbolic language, use of some vocabulary items that are mostly confined to this genre, and clipped syntax.
Where does journalese come from?
From journal + -ese.
Words that rhyme with journalese
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Questions about saying journalese
How do you pronounce journalese?
Say jur-nuh-LEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɝnəˈliz/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɜːnəˈliːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in journalese?
Journalese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEZ). Broken into parts: jur · nuh · LEEZ.
Is journalese 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 /ˌdʒɜːnəˈliːz/ (jur-nuh-LEEZ).