American English

How to pronounce jewelry

nounA2Common word

JOOLree

/ˈʤul.ɹi/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Decorative objects such as rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that people wear on their bodies.

What to listen for

Jewelry is commonly pronounced /ˈʤuɫ.ɹi/. You may also hear /ˈʤu.lɚ.i/ or /ˈʤu.l̩.ɹi/, with a very short extra middle syllable.

Usual pronunciation/ˈʤuɫ.ɹi/

Common alternate/ˈʤu.lɚ.i/

Less common alternate/ˈʤu.l̩.ɹi/

noun

Decorative objects such as rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that people wear on their bodies.

She wears simple jewelry every day.

He bought gold jewelry for his wife.

Good to know

Jewelry is usually not plural in English. Use “pieces of jewelry” for more than one item.

Common phrases & grammar

gold jewelry · fine jewelry · costume jewelry · a piece of jewelry

wear + jewelry

a piece of jewelry

one item of jewelry

This necklace is a beautiful piece of jewelry.

To talk about one item, say “a piece of jewelry,” not “a jewelry.”