How to pronounce jus
Say it like JOO. Jus is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jus 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.
American vs British pronunciation of jus
American and British speakers say jus in essentially the same way: /dʒu/ in the US and /dʒuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO.
Other ways to say jus
Jus also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- JUHS /dʒʌs/
What does jus mean?
- The juices given off as meat is cooked.
- A lightly-reduced gravy or stock made from this.
Where does jus come from?
Borrowed from French jus (“juice”).
Words that rhyme with jus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jus.
Questions about saying jus
How do you pronounce jus?
Say JOO. The American pronunciation is /dʒu/. In British English it is /dʒuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jus?
Jus is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JOO.
Do Americans and Brits say jus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒu/ and the British form is /dʒuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.