To pronounce "journalese", say JOURN-al-es-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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JOURN-al-es-e
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"journalese" has 4 syllables: journ-al-es-e. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.
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"Journalese" has 4 syllables: journ · al · es · e.
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