How to pronounce Judea
Say it like joo-DEE-uh. Judea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- joo
- DEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Judea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Judea
American and British speakers say Judea in essentially the same way: /dʒuˈdiə/ in the US and /dʒuːˈdiːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: joo-DEE-uh.
What does Judea mean?
- the southern part of ancient Palestine succeeding the kingdom of Judah; a Roman province at the time of Christ
Words that rhyme with Judea
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Judea.
Questions about saying Judea
How do you pronounce Judea?
Say joo-DEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /dʒuˈdiə/. In British English it is /dʒuːˈdiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Judea?
Judea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: joo · DEE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Judea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒuˈdiə/ and the British form is /dʒuːˈdiːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.