How to Pronounce "jew"
word
/ˈdʒu/
joo
/ˈdʒuː/
joo
Definition
A Jew is a person who belongs to the Jewish people, religion, or culture. The word can be neutral, but because it has also been used in hateful ways, many people use it carefully and prefer respectful context.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒu/
British English
/ˈdʒuː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
joo
UK
joo
Listen in Context
My neighbor is Jewish, and his grandmother is a Jew from Poland.
She said she is a Jew and celebrates Passover with her family.
The museum tells the story of a Jew who moved to New York in 1905.
He’s a Jew, but he usually says 'Jewish' when introducing himself to avoid sounding too blunt.