How to pronounce jours
Say it like JURZ. Jours is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/dʒɝz/JURZ
UK British/dʒɜːz/JURZ
- JURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jours pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of jours
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JURZ.
What does jours mean?
noun
- plural of jour
Words that rhyme with jours
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Questions about saying jours
How do you pronounce jours?
Say JURZ. The American pronunciation is /dʒɝz/. In British English it is /dʒɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jours?
Jours is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JURZ.
Is jours 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 /dʒɜːz/ (JURZ).