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How to pronounce jewelry

jewelry
/ˈdʒuːəlri/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈdʒuːlri/.

Jewelry, sound by sound

/dʒ/as in jobOne sound: “d” released straight into the middle of “vision”.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce jewelry?

Jewelry is pronounced /ˈdʒuːəlri/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈdʒuːlri/, is also used.

How many syllables are in jewelry?

Jewelry has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in jewelry?

The first syllable: /ˈdʒuːəlri/.

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