How to pronounce "July"

July

Noun
American
/dʒuːˈlaɪ/

Syllable Breakdown

Ju ly

How natives say July

British
/dʒuˈlaɪ/

Syllable Breakdown

Ju ly

How natives say July

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'J' sound, like in 'joe'.

  • Move to 'oo', like in 'blue'.

  • End with a quick 'lie', stressing this part.

Common Mistakes

  • ju-li (wrong emphasis)

  • joo-ly (mix up syllables)

  • ju-lee (incorrect ending)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'J' sound, like in 'jam'.

  • Move to 'oo', as in 'too'.

  • End with 'lie', stressing this syllable.

common mistakes

  • ju-li (wrong stress)

  • joo-ly (incorrect sound)

  • ju-lee (wrong ending)

FAQ

Is 'July' stressed on the first or second syllable?

The second syllable is stressed.

Does the 'J' in 'July' sound like 'Y'?

No, it sounds like 'J' in 'jam'.

Is the 'u' in 'July' short or long?

It is a long 'u' sound.

Definition

July

The seventh month of the year.

Word Family

Jun

/dʒuːn/

noun

Short form of June

Example: Jun is short for June.

junior

/ˈdʒuːnjər/

noun

Younger or lower in rank

Example: He is a junior partner.

julep

/ˈdʒuːlɪp/

noun

A sweet drink,

Example: She sipped a mint julep.

Key Pronunciation Differences

July stresses the second syllable, Jun does not.

July and junior both start with 'Ju', but junior has an additional 'n'.

July ends with 'lie', while julep ends with 'lip'.

Pro Tips

Stress Correct Syllable

Focus on stressing the second syllable: Ju-LY.

Long 'u' Sound

Ensure the 'u' is long, like in 'blue'.

Nearby Words

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/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

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/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

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/əˈraɪz/

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/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

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/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

bench

/bɛntʃ/

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/bɪˈsaɪd/