How to Pronounce Jew

To pronounce "jew", say JEW — one syllable, IPA /dʒuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/dʒuː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “jew”

"jew" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: jus, joo, ju, jue — easy to mix up when writing.

What does jew mean?

noun

  1. The jewfish.

verb

  1. To bargain, to attempt to gain an unfair price in a business deal; to defraud.

Words that rhyme with jew

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

hebrewjudaismsynagoguejudeisraelitejewesssemitejewish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jew"?▾

"Jew" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "jew"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jew" is /dʒuː/.

What does "jew" mean?▾

Jew: The jewfish.

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