How to pronounce joes
Say it like JOHZ. Joes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JOHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of joes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOHZ.
What does joes mean?
- plural of joe How to pronounce joe
Words that rhyme with joes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of joes.
Words that sound like joes
- joe's
Questions about saying joes
How do you pronounce joes?
Say JOHZ. The American pronunciation is /dʒoʊz/. In British English it is /dʒəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joes?
Joes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JOHZ.
Is joes 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 /dʒəʊz/ (JOHZ).
What words sound the same as joes?
Joes sounds the same as joe's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.