How Do You Spell JALAZOUN?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈalɐzˌa͡ʊn] (IPA)

Jalazoun is a Palestinian refugee camp located in the West Bank. It is pronounced /dʒæləˈzuːn/ according to the International Phonetic Alphabet. The first sound is a voiced postalveolar affricate, followed by a schwa sound. The second syllable starts with a voiced alveolar lateral approximant, then an open-mid back rounded vowel, and finally a velar nasal. The spelling of "jalazoun" reflects these sounds phonetically. When pronounced correctly, the word conveys the unique identity of this important location in Palestinian history and culture.