How to pronounce Juliet
Say it like JOO-lee-et. Juliet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- lee
- et
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juliet 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- etGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Juliet
American and British speakers say Juliet in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒuliˌɛt/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːlɪˌɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-lih-et.
What does Juliet mean?
- By analogy with the Shakespeare character, a woman who is in love with a man from a family, party, or country opposing that of her own.
Where does Juliet come from?
Borrowed from Italian Giulietta, diminutive of Giulia, from Latin Iūlia, feminine of Iūlius, a Roman family name.
Questions about saying Juliet
How do you pronounce Juliet?
Say JOO-lee-et. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒuliˌɛt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːlɪˌɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Juliet?
Juliet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · lee · et.
Do Americans and Brits say Juliet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒuliˌɛt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːlɪˌɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.