To pronounce "jewelry", say JEW-elry — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒuəɫɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
jewelry
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/ˈdʒuəɫɹi/
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/dʒˈuːəlɹi/
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"jewelry" has 2 syllables: jew-elry. It rhymes with foolery and ullery, if that helps it stick.
noun
“She had more jewellery ornamented about her than any three ladies needed.”
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"Jewelry" has 2 syllables: jew · elry.
The IPA transcription of "jewelry" is /ˈdʒuəɫɹi/.
Jewelry: Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.
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