How do you pronounce "jealousy"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɛləsi/ (JEHL-uhs-ee). In British English: /dʒˈɛləsi/ (J-ehl-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɛləsi/ (JEHL-uhs-ee). In Australian English: /dʒˈɛləsi/ (J-ehl-uhs).

Is "jealousy" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɛləsi/ (JEHL-uhs-ee), while in British English it's /dʒˈɛləsi/ (J-ehl-uhs).

How to Pronounce "jealousy"

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jealousy

/ˈdʒɛləsi/

JEHL-uhs-ee

Syllable Breakdown

dʒɛlje·əsal·iousy

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