English pronunciation · Words Starting with J
Joel Pronunciation
Joel is pronounced JOH-uhl, IPA /ˈdʒoʊəl/.
JOH-uhl
US /ˈdʒoʊəl/
Syllables: JOH · uhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
proper noun: A man's given name, and one of the shorter books of the Hebrew Bible.
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Joel in a Sentence
- Joel teaches at the music school.
- The book of Joel runs to only three chapters.
- Joel plays the trumpet in a brass band.
Common Mispronunciations of Joel
Not JOHL
Two beats rather than one: joh, then a separate weak uhl. Running them together gives something like jowl.
Not joh-EL
The opening beat is the loud one, which keeps this name clear of Noel.
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