How to pronounce jodhpurs
Say it like JOD-perz. Jodhpurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOD).
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- JOD
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jodhpurs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jodhpurs
- 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: JOD-puz.
What does jodhpurs mean?
- Flared riding trousers of heavy cloth, fitting tightly from knee to ankle.
Where does jodhpurs come from?
1913 (earlier as jodhpur breeches, 1899), from Jodhpur, former state in northwestern India.
Questions about saying jodhpurs
How do you pronounce jodhpurs?
Say JOD-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑdpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒdpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jodhpurs?
Jodhpurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOD). Broken into parts: JOD · perz.
Is jodhpurs 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 /ˈdʒɒdpəz/ (JOD-puz).