How to Pronounce "jealously"
word
ˈdʒɛɫəsɫi
JEL-uhs-lee
dʒˈɛləsli
JEL-uhs-lee
Definition
In a way that shows you are jealous; having or showing a strong feeling of wanting something that someone else has, or feeling insecure about losing someone’s attention or affection.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɛɫəsɫi
British English
dʒˈɛləsli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEL-uhs-lee
UK
JEL-uhs-lee
Listen in Context
She watched her friend jealously when he got a new phone.
He guarded his toys jealously from his little brother.
The cat watched its owner jealously play with another cat.
She jealously guarded her secret recipe from everyone at work.