How to pronounce jocund
Say it like JOK-und. Jocund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOK).
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- JOK
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jocund pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jocund
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOK-und.
What does jocund mean?
- Jovial; exuberant; lighthearted; merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness.
Where does jocund come from?
From Old French jocond, from Latin iūcundus (“pleasant, agreeable”).
Questions about saying jocund
How do you pronounce jocund?
Say JOK-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑkənd/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒkənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jocund?
Jocund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOK). Broken into parts: JOK · und.
Is jocund 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 /ˈdʒɒkənd/ (JOK-und).