How to pronounce juju
Say it like JOO-joo. Juju has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- joo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juju 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.
- jooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of juju
American and British speakers say juju in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒudʒu/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːdʒuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-joo.
What does juju mean?
- A fetish or charm believed by West Africans to have magical or supernatural powers.
- The magical or supernatural power of such a charm.
- The (usually negative) karmic consequences of an action or behavior.“That's some bad juju.”
- A marijuana cigarette; a joint.
- Synonym of jùjú (“music genre”).
Where does juju come from?
From a West African language, probably originally from French joujou.
Questions about saying juju
How do you pronounce juju?
Say JOO-joo. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒudʒu/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːdʒuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juju?
Juju has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · joo.
Do Americans and Brits say juju the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒudʒu/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːdʒuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.