How to Pronounce Jewels

To pronounce "jewels", say JEW-els — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒuːəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʒuːəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jewels”

"jewels" has 2 syllables: jew-els. It rhymes with spools and gules, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: joules, jules — easy to mix up when writing.

What does jewels mean?

noun

  1. A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
  2. A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.

verb

  1. To bejewel; to decorate or bedeck with jewels or gems.

noun

  1. Family jewels; testicles.

Words that rhyme with jewels

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spoolsgulesfoolspoolsstoolscruelsghoulsoverrulesridiculestoolsmulesaccruals

Related words

gemballsprivatesbeadsjewelryrocksdiamondsornaments

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jewels"?▾

"Jewels" has 2 syllables: jew · els.

What is the IPA transcription of "jewels"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jewels" is /ˈdʒuːəlz/.

What does "jewels" mean?▾

Jewels: A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.

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