How to pronounce jocular
Say it like JAH-kyuh-ler. Jocular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAH).
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- JAH
- kyuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jocular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jocular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOK-yuu-luh.
What does jocular mean?
- Humorous, amusing or joking.“He was in a jocular mood all day.”
Where does jocular come from?
From Latin iocularis, from ioculus (“a little jest”), diminutive of iocus (“a jest”).
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Questions about saying jocular
How do you pronounce jocular?
Say JAH-kyuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑkjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒkjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jocular?
Jocular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAH). Broken into parts: JAH · kyuh · ler.
Is jocular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɒkjʊlə/ (JOK-yuu-luh).