To pronounce "jiu-jitsu", say JIUJ-its-u — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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JIUJ-its-u
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"jiu-jitsu" has 3 syllables: jiuj-its-u.
"Jiu-jitsu" has 3 syllables: jiuj · its · u.
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