How Do You Spell JEWELS?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈuːəlz] (IPA)

The word 'jewels' is spelled with a 'j' sound at the beginning, followed by a long 'u' sound and ending with an 'ls' sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, it can be written as /ˈdʒuːəlz/. The 'j' sound is represented by the letter 'j' in the spelling. The long 'u' sound is made by combining the letters 'u' and 'e' together. Lastly, the 'ls' sound is spelled with the letters 'l' and 's'. Overall, the spelling of 'jewels' accurately reflects the sounds heard in the pronunciation of the word.

JEWELS Meaning and Definition

1. Jewels, in the context of accessories and adornments, refer to precious or semiprecious stones, diamonds, gems, or any other valuable materials that have been cut, polished, and set into decorative pieces. These objects are typically used for personal embellishment, often worn as jewelry or incorporated into various ornamental items for aesthetic purposes.

   Jewels can encompass a vast range of materials, varying in rarity, uniqueness, and value. Common examples include diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, pearls, and amethysts, each possessing distinct characteristics and allure. These precious stones can be set in various forms such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, and brooches, among others.

   Historically, jewels have held great cultural and symbolic significance, often denoting social status, wealth, and power. They have been crafted by skilled artisans and used as forms of currency, heirlooms, and royal regalia throughout different civilizations and time periods. The beauty and allure of jewels have captivated human fascination for centuries, finding their way into folklore, mythology, and literature.

   In contemporary usage, the term "jewels" can also be used metaphorically to describe anything considered precious, valuable, or highly regarded. This broader interpretation includes figurative jewels, such as cherished personal possessions, treasured memories, or even non-material aspects like talents, virtues, or qualities that hold significant importance or worth to an individual or society.

Top Common Misspellings for JEWELS *

• jewls 48.6842105%
• jewles 27.6315789%
• jeweles 7.8947368%
• jewells 5.2631578%
• jewals 2.6315789%
• jwels 2.6315789%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for JEWELS

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Etymology of JEWELS

The word "jewels" originated from the Old French word "jouel" which meant "ornament" or "jewel". It can be traced back to the Latin word "jocale" related to "jocare" meaning "to play". The term "jocale" initially referred to a plaything or a trinket, but over time, it evolved to specifically denote precious ornaments or gemstones.

Idioms with the word JEWELS

• crown jewels The term "crown jewels" typically refers to a nation's or an organization's most valuable, prestigious, or prized possessions, assets, or resources. It metaphorically alludes to the valuable jewels and treasures that are kept safely under lock and key in the possession of a monarch or a ruling authority. These "crown jewels" can include significant cultural, historical, or symbolic artifacts, precious gems, valuable lands, intellectual property, or any other assets considered highly valuable and essential to a nation or organization.
• family jewels The idiom "family jewels" refers to highly valued or cherished possessions, often referring to valuable or sentimental items that have been passed down through generations within a family. The term can also be used colloquially to reference a person's private parts or testicles in a joking or informal manner.
• the (or your) family jewels The idiom "the (or your) family jewels" typically refers to a slang term used to humorously refer to a man's testicles or male genitalia. It is often used casually and informally.

Similar spelling words for JEWELS

• jeweler,
• jewel,
• jelks.

Conjugate verb Jewels

CONDITIONAL

I would jewel

we would jewel

you would jewel

he/she/it would jewel

they would jewel

FUTURE

I will jewel

we will jewel

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

I had jewelled, had jeweled

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PRESENT

I jewel

we jewel

you jewel

he/she/it jewels

they jewel

PRESENT PERFECT

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