How to pronounce jocoserious
Say it like joh-koh-SEER-ee-us. Jocoserious has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEER).
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- joh
- koh
- SEER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jocoserious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- johGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jocoserious
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: joh-koh-SEER-ee-us.
What does jocoserious mean?
- Simultaneously jocular and serious; mixing mirth with serious matters.
Where does jocoserious come from?
Blend of jocose + serious.
Words that rhyme with jocoserious
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Questions about saying jocoserious
How do you pronounce jocoserious?
Say joh-koh-SEER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒoʊkoʊˈsɪriəs/. In British English it is /ˌdʒəʊkəʊˈsɪəriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jocoserious?
Jocoserious has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEER). Broken into parts: joh · koh · SEER · ee · us.
Is jocoserious 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 /ˌdʒəʊkəʊˈsɪəriəs/ (joh-koh-SEER-ee-us).