To pronounce "jesus", say JES-us — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
jesus
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JES-us
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"jesus" has 2 syllables: jes-us. It rhymes with dejesus, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Jesus" has 2 syllables: jes · us.
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