How to pronounce jocose
Say it like jaw-KOHZ. Jocose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOHZ).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌdʒɔˈkoʊz/jaw-KOHZ
UK British/dʒəˈkəʊs/juh-KOHS
- jaw
- KOHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jocose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- KOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of jocose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: juh-KOHS.
What does jocose mean?
adjective
- given to jesting; habitually jolly
- playful or humorous; characterized by joking
Where does jocose come from?
From Latin iocōsus (“humorous”), from iocus (“jest, joke”).
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Questions about saying jocose
How do you pronounce jocose?
Say jaw-KOHZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɔˈkoʊz/. In British English it is /dʒəˈkəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jocose?
Jocose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOHZ). Broken into parts: jaw · KOHZ.
Is jocose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dʒəˈkəʊs/ (juh-KOHS).