How to pronounce julep
Say it like JOO-lup. Julep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- lup
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Julep 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.
- lupKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of julep
American and British speakers say julep in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒuləp/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːləp/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-lup.
What does julep mean?
- A refreshing drink flavored with aromatic herbs, especially mint, and sometimes alcohol.
Words that rhyme with julep
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of julep.
Questions about saying julep
How do you pronounce julep?
Say JOO-lup. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒuləp/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːləp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in julep?
Julep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · lup.
Do Americans and Brits say julep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒuləp/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːləp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.