How to pronounce journey
Say it like JUR-nee. Journey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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- JUR
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Journey 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of journey
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-nee.
What does journey mean?
- the act of traveling from one place to another
- undertake a journey or trip
- travel upon or across“travel the oceans”
Where does journey come from?
From Middle English journe, from Old French jornee, from Vulgar Latin *diurnāta, from Late Latin diurnum, from Latin diurnus, from diēs (“day”).
Words that rhyme with journey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of journey.
Questions about saying journey
How do you pronounce journey?
Say JUR-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝni/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in journey?
Journey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · nee.
Is journey 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 /ˈdʒɜːni/ (JUR-nee).