How to Pronounce "jealousy"
word
/ˈdʒɛɫəsi/
JEL-uh-see
/dʒˈɛləsi/
JEL-uh-see
Definition
A feeling of unhappiness or anger because someone has something you want, or because you are afraid of losing someone's attention or affection to another person.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒɛɫəsi/
British English
/dʒˈɛləsi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEL-uh-see
UK
JEL-uh-see
Listen in Context
She felt jealousy when her friend got a new phone.
Jealousy can hurt friendships if it is not managed carefully.
People sometimes feel jealousy in romantic relationships.
His jealousy made him check her messages all the time.