Put the strongest beat on the first syllable.
- Syllable guide
- Ja · el
- Read the spelling
- Jael
Pronunciations closer to the Hebrew name may begin with a y sound.
Try it slowly.
For this English reading, begin with jay and add a light ul.
Say JAY-ul once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Jael in context
Jael appears in the account of Deborah, Barak and Sisera in Judges. Her story is set during a conflict described in that book.
Read Judges 4:17–22 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Jael in English?
One common English pronunciation is JAY-ul. Emphasize the first syllable. Pronunciations closer to the Hebrew name may begin with a y sound.
What is the Bible context for Jael?
Jael appears in the account of Deborah, Barak and Sisera in Judges. Her story is set during a conflict described in that book.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
