How to pronounce jubilee
Say it like JOO-buh-lee. Jubilee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- buh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jubilee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jubilee
American and British speakers say jubilee in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒubəˌli/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːbɪliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-bih-lee.
Other ways to say jubilee
Jubilee also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- joo-buh-LEE /ˌdʒubəˈli/
What does jubilee mean?
- A special year of emancipation supposed to be observed every fifty years, when farming was temporarily stopped, certain houses and land which had been sold could be redeemed by the original owners or their relatives, and Hebrew slaves set free.
- A special year (originally held every hundred years, then at more frequent intervals, and now declarable by the Pope at any time and also for periods less than a year) in which plenary indulgences and remission from sin can be granted upon making a pilgrimage to Rome or other designated churches.
- A major anniversary of an event, particularly the fiftieth (50th) anniversary of a coronation or marriage.
Questions about saying jubilee
How do you pronounce jubilee?
Say JOO-buh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒubəˌli/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːbɪliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jubilee?
Jubilee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · buh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say jubilee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒubəˌli/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːbɪliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.