How to Pronounce "jewess"
word
ˈdʒuəs
JOO-uhs
ˈdʒuːˌɛs
JOO-es
Definition
An old-fashioned and now often considered offensive word for a Jewish woman.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒuəs
British English
ˈdʒuːˌɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JOO-uhs
UK
JOO-es
Listen in Context
She is a Jewess from Poland.
The book tells the story of a young Jewess.
Long ago, people called Sarah a Jewess.
The term 'Jewess' feels outdated and should be avoided today.