How to pronounce joe
Say it like JOH. Joe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/dʒoʊ/JOH
UK British/dʒəʊ/JOH
- JOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of joe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOH.
What does joe mean?
noun
- A male; a guy; a fellow.“I'm just an ordinary joe.”
- A spy, especially a double agent.
- Coffee.
- Alternative form of jo (“a darling or sweetheart”).
Where does joe come from?
From the proper name Joe.
Words that rhyme with joe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of joe.
Questions about saying joe
How do you pronounce joe?
Say JOH. The American pronunciation is /dʒoʊ/. In British English it is /dʒəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joe?
Joe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JOH.
Is joe 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 /dʒəʊ/ (JOH).