How to pronounce "journey"

journey

Noun
American
/ˈdʒɜːrni/

Syllable Breakdown

jour ney

How natives say journey

British
/ˈdʒɜːni/

Syllable Breakdown

jour ney

How natives say journey

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'j' sound like in 'judge'.

  • Add the 'ur' sound as in 'fur'.

  • Finish with the 'nee' sound, stress on 'jour'.

Common Mistakes

  • jour-knee (misplacing stress)

  • jar-nee (incorrect vowel sound)

  • jour-ney-ee (adding extra vowels)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'j' sound like in 'judge'.

  • Add the 'ur' sound as in 'fur'.

  • Finish with the 'ni' sound, stress on 'jour'.

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Why is the 'j' sound difficult?

It combines a 'j' and 'd' sound quickly.

Where is the stress in 'journey'?

The stress is on the first syllable 'jour'.

Why does 'jour' sound like 'jur'?

The 'ou' in 'journey' is pronounced as 'er' in 'fur'.

Definition

journey

A trip or travel from one place to another.

Word Family

journal

/ˈdʒɜːrnəl/

noun

A daily record of events.

Example: She writes in her journal every day.

adjourn

/əˈdʒɜːrn/

verb

To pause proceedings.

Example: The meeting will adjourn at noon.

journalist

/ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/

noun

A person who writes news.

Example: The journalist interviewed the mayor.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Journal has a different second syllable sound.

Adjourn has an initial unstressed 'ə' sound.

Journalist adds '-ist' with distinct syllables.

Pro Tips

Focus on Stress

Remember to stress the first syllable, 'jour'.

Silent 'E'

The 'e' in 'journey' is softer, ensure the 'ny' is fluid.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Journey

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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