How to pronounce jocosity
Say it like juh-KOS-ih-tee. Jocosity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dʒəˈkɑsɪti/juh-KOS-ih-tee
UK British/dʒəˈkɒsɪti/juh-KOS-ih-tee
- juh
- KOS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jocosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jocosity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: juh-KOS-ih-tee.
What does jocosity mean?
noun
- The state of being jocose.
- A jocose utterance.
Where does jocosity come from?
From jocose + -ity.
Words that rhyme with jocosity
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Questions about saying jocosity
How do you pronounce jocosity?
Say juh-KOS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈkɑsɪti/. In British English it is /dʒəˈkɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jocosity?
Jocosity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOS). Broken into parts: juh · KOS · ih · tee.
Is jocosity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dʒəˈkɒsɪti/ (juh-KOS-ih-tee).