How to Pronounce "jezebel"
word
ˈdʒɛzəˌbɛl
JEZ-uh-bel
dʒˈɛzɛbəl
JEZ-eh-buhl
Definition
A jezebel is a derogatory term for a woman who is seen as immoral, shameless, or sexually provocative. It originally comes from the Bible as the name of a queen known for her wickedness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɛzəˌbɛl
British English
dʒˈɛzɛbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEZ-uh-bel
UK
JEZ-eh-buhl
Listen in Context
People called her a jezebel because of her clothes.
In the story, the queen was a jezebel who caused trouble.
He warned his son to stay away from a jezebel.
"Don’t listen to her—she’s just a jezebel stirring up drama," he said under his breath.