How to Pronounce Jealous

To pronounce "jealous", say JEAL-ous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒɛɫəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdʒɛɫəs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/dʒˈɛləs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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Break "jealous" into 2 beats and lean on "JEAL" — that's the stressed one.

What does jealous mean?

adjective

  1. Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  2. Protective; zealously guarding; careful in the protection of something (or someone) one has or appreciates, especially one's spouse or lover.

verb

  1. To harass or attack (somebody) out of jealousy.
  2. To deliberately make (someone) jealous of another person's (often their partner's) associations with other people.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "jealous"?▾

To pronounce "jealous", say JEAL-ous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒɛɫəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "jealous"?▾

"Jealous" has 2 syllables: jeal · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "jealous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jealous" is /ˈdʒɛɫəs/.

What does "jealous" mean?▾

Jealous: Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

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