How to pronounce new jersey

The pronunciation of "New Jersey" is a common source of confusion for many people, especially non-native English speakers.

The correct pronunciation is:

/nuː ˈdʒɛrzɪ/ (new JER-zee)

Here's a breakdown:

• "New" is pronounced like "new" in "new book" or "new car", with a short "u" sound.
• "Jersey" is pronounced like "Jer-see", with a emphasis on the second syllable. The "ry" is pronounced like a soft "ree" sound, rather than a hard "ry" sound like in "try".

So, when you put it together, it's "new JER-zee".

It's worth noting that the state's nickname, "The Garden State", is often pronounced with a slightly different emphasis: /ðə ˈɡɑːrdn ˈsteɪt/ (the GARD-n stayt).