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How to Pronounce “January”

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IPA Transcription

American (US)
/ˈd͡ʒæn.juˌɛɹi/
British (UK)
/ˈd͡ʒæn.jʊ.ə.ɹi/
Australian (AU)
/ˈd͡ʒæn.jʉˌeːɹi/

What “January” means

proper noun — The first month of the Gregorian calendar, following the December of the previous year and preceding February.

Example: 01/01/09: Thursday, 1st January(,) 2009.

Pronunciation Notes

Where the stress falls. “January” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈd͡ʒæn.juˌɛɹi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "January" mean?

January (proper noun): The first month of the Gregorian calendar, following the December of the previous year and preceding February. For example — 01/01/09: Thursday, 1st January(,) 2009.

How do you pronounce "January" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈd͡ʒæn.juˌɛɹi/. British English: /ˈd͡ʒæn.jʊ.ə.ɹi/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "January"?

/ˈd͡ʒæn.juˌɛɹi/ in American English, /ˈd͡ʒæn.jʊ.ə.ɹi/ in British English, /ˈd͡ʒæn.jʉˌeːɹi/ in Australian English.

Which syllable is stressed in "January"?

“January” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈd͡ʒæn.juˌɛɹi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

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