American English pronunciation

How to pronounce jerusalem

IPA transcription: [dʒɚ'usələm]

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Noun

  • capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed); it was captured from Jordan in 1967 in the Six Day War; a holy city for Jews and Christians and Muslims; was the capital of an ancient kingdom

Usage examples

  • Some argue that the mention of Jerusalem was erased from the list over time.
  • The ruins of the Pool of Bethesda are still standing in Jerusalem.
  • Gouri studied literature at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Sorbonne in Paris.
  • The golden chain is now displayed at Yad Vashem Historic museum in Jerusalem.
  • She was formerly minister at Saint Andrew's Church, Jerusalem and Stobswell Parish Church, Dundee.
  • Once I've retired, I'm planning to reconquer Jerusalem.
  • Isaac Snowman moved to Jerusalem, where he had a studio over the Damascus Gate.
  • Can you find me the Children of Jerusalem: Yehuda movie?
  • An example of nonmilitary watchtower in history is the one of Jerusalem.
  • Other families resettled in the Shu'afat refugee camp and other parts of Jerusalem.