How to pronounce journeys
Say it like JUR-neez. Journeys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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US American/ˈdʒɝniz/JUR-neez
UK British/ˈdʒɜːniz/JUR-neez
- JUR
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Journeys 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.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of journeys
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-neez.
What does journeys mean?
noun
- plural of journey How to pronounce journey
- third-person singular simple present indicative of journey How to pronounce journey“The team journeys to the Arctic Circle.”
Questions about saying journeys
How do you pronounce journeys?
Say JUR-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝniz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in journeys?
Journeys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · neez.
Is journeys 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 /ˈdʒɜːniz/ (JUR-neez).