How to pronounce journals
Say it like JUR-nulz. Journals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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US American/ˈdʒɝnəlz/JUR-nulz
UK British/ˈdʒɜːnəlz/JUR-nulz
- JUR
- nulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Journals 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.
- nulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of journals
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-nulz.
What does journals mean?
noun
- plural of journal How to pronounce journal
- third-person singular simple present indicative of journal How to pronounce journal
Questions about saying journals
How do you pronounce journals?
Say JUR-nulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝnəlz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːnəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in journals?
Journals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · nulz.
Is journals 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 /ˈdʒɜːnəlz/ (JUR-nulz).