How to pronounce jujutsu
Say it like joo-JUUT-soo. Jujutsu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUUT).
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- joo
- JUUT
- soo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jujutsu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- JUUTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of jujutsu
American and British speakers say jujutsu in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒuˈdʒʊtsu/ in the US and /ˌdʒuːˈdʒʊtsuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: joo-JUUT-soo.
What does jujutsu mean?
- Alternative form of jujitsu.
Questions about saying jujutsu
How do you pronounce jujutsu?
Say joo-JUUT-soo. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒuˈdʒʊtsu/. In British English it is /ˌdʒuːˈdʒʊtsuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jujutsu?
Jujutsu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUUT). Broken into parts: joo · JUUT · soo.
Do Americans and Brits say jujutsu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒuˈdʒʊtsu/ and the British form is /ˌdʒuːˈdʒʊtsuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.