Start with the 'j' sound like in 'judge'.
Add the 'ur' sound as in 'fur'.
Finish with the 'nee' sound, stress on 'jour'.
jour-knee (misplacing stress)
jar-nee (incorrect vowel sound)
jour-ney-ee (adding extra vowels)
Start with the 'j' sound like in 'judge'.
Add the 'ur' sound as in 'fur'.
Finish with the 'ni' sound, stress on 'jour'.
same as American
It combines a 'j' and 'd' sound quickly.
The stress is on the first syllable 'jour'.
The 'ou' in 'journey' is pronounced as 'er' in 'fur'.
A trip or travel from one place to another.
/ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
A daily record of events.
/əˈdʒɜːrn/
To pause proceedings.
/ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/
A person who writes news.
Journal has a different second syllable sound.
Adjourn has an initial unstressed 'ə' sound.
Journalist adds '-ist' with distinct syllables.
Remember to stress the first syllable, 'jour'.
The 'e' in 'journey' is softer, ensure the 'ny' is fluid.
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