How to Pronounce "juliet"

word

/ˈdʒuɫiˌɛt/

JOO-lee-et

/ˈdʒuːliˌɛt/

JOO-lee-et

Definition

A female given name. It is also strongly associated with Shakespeare’s character Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, so it can suggest romance or tragic love in some contexts.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈdʒuɫiˌɛt/

British English

/ˈdʒuːliˌɛt/

Simplified Pronunciation

JOO-lee-et

Listen in Context

My cousin’s name is Juliet.

In the play, Juliet is very young.

Please spell Juliet with a J.

She always gets called Juliet because her boyfriend is so dramatic.