How to pronounce July
Say it like joo-LY. July has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- joo
- LY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
July 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.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of July
American and British speakers say July in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒuˈlaɪ/ in the US and /dʒəˈlaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: juh-LY.
What does July mean?
- the month following June and preceding August
Words that rhyme with July
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of July.
Questions about saying July
How do you pronounce July?
Say joo-LY. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒuˈlaɪ/. In British English it is /dʒəˈlaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in July?
July has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: joo · LY.
Do Americans and Brits say July the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒuˈlaɪ/ and the British form is /dʒəˈlaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.