How to Pronounce "jealousies"
word
ˈdʒɛɫəsiz
JEL-uh-seez
dʒˈɛləsiz
jel-UH-seez
Definition
Strong feelings of envy or resentment toward someone because of what they have or what they experience, usually in plural form to indicate different situations or sources of envy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɛɫəsiz
British English
dʒˈɛləsiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEL-uh-seez
UK
jel-UH-seez
Listen in Context
The novel describes the secret jealousies between the sisters.
Workplace jealousies can harm team spirit.
Their marriage struggled because of old jealousies.
Old family jealousies often resurface at reunions.