How to pronounce "jyuu" in English
dʒuː
JOO
Primary stress: JOO
Hear native speakers say jyuu in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “jyuu”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
JOO
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "jyuu" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "jyuu" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "jyuu" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "jyuu" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“De wa, ressun ichi no kanji nandesu keredomo, ressun ichi de wa kono jyuu kyuu no kanji wo shoukai shimasu.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“De, ma kono kanji no oboekata nan desu keredomo, ma it takes ten, koko jyuu desu yo ne, ten pairs of eyes, kore ga eyes, to fix a corner not made at a right angle.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“Nihon de seijinshiki wa ichigatsu jyuu gonichi ni arimasu.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
Practice Speaking “jyuu”
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De wa, ressun ichi no kanji nandesu keredomo, ressun ichi de wa kono jyuu kyuu no kanji wo shoukai shimasu.
Hear it in context: “jyuu”
3 clipsThe English word “jyuu” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as dʒuː (phonetic respelling: JOO). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (JOO), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “jyuu” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “jyuu” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @0:42
“Kanji Alive, kono uebusaito kara, e, ooku no riso-su wo totte imasu. De wa, ressun ichi no kanji nandesu keredomo, ressun ichi de wa kono jyuu kyuu no kanji wo shoukai shimasu. jyuu kyuu no kanji wo shoukai shimasu.”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #2 · @16:41
“Ee, kono kanji desu kedo, imi wa straight, fix, repair no imi ga arimasu. De, ma kono kanji no oboekata nan desu keredomo, ma it takes ten, koko jyuu desu yo ne, ten pairs of eyes, kore ga eyes, to fix a corner not made at a right angle. pairs of eyes, kore ga eyes, to fix a corner not made at a right angle.”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #3 · @9:08
“Kore wa coming-of-age celebration. Nihon de seijinshiki wa ichigatsu jyuu gonichi ni arimasu. Kunyomi no hou nan desu keredomo, amari minna wa tsukawanai kamoshirenai desu keredomo,”
Definition & Meaning: “jyuu”
- The Japanese word for the number ten.
Example Sentences (3)
- “In Japanese counting, jyuu represents the number ten.”
- “De wa, ressun ichi no kanji nandesu keredomo, ressun ichi de wa kono jyuu kyuu no kanji wo shoukai shimasu.”
- “De, ma kono kanji no oboekata nan desu keredomo, ma it takes ten, koko jyuu desu yo ne, ten pairs of eyes, kore ga eyes, to fix a corner not made at a right ang”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “jyuu”
- Pronunciation:
- JOO
- Syllables:
- JOO
- Written Hyphenation:
- jyuu
- Primary stress:
- JOO
- IPA:
- dʒuː
- Hear it in context
- jyuu
Words that Rhyme with “jyuu”
-uWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"jyuu" (⁄dʒuː⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "jyuu" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about jyuu
How do you pronounce “jyuu”?
“jyuu” is pronounced ⁄dʒuː⁄ (JOO). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “jyuu”?
The primary stress in “jyuu” is on “JOO”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “jyuu” mean?
The Japanese word for the number ten.
How can I hear “jyuu” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “jyuu” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “jyuu”?
Single-syllable words like "jyuu" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "jyuu" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.