English pronunciation · Words Starting with J
Journal Pronunciation
Journal is pronounced JUR-nuhl, IPA /ˈdʒɝnəl/.
JUR-nuhl
US /ˈdʒɝnəl/ · UK /ˈdʒɜːnəl/
Syllables: JUR · nuhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A daily record of events, or a periodical that publishes research.
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Journal in a Sentence
- She has kept a journal since she was twelve.
- The findings appeared in a medical journal last spring.
- Write it in the journal before you forget.
Common Mispronunciations of Journal
Not ZHUR-nuhl
Begin with the j of jam rather than the French zh. English took the spelling and hardened the sound.
Not joor-NAL
Front beat, with the second syllable sinking to a weak nuhl. French puts the weight at the back instead.
Tip: The our here is the ur of turn, the same vowel you use in journey.
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