How to pronounce Jonesboro
Say it like JOHNZ-buh-roh. Jonesboro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOHNZ).
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- JOHNZ
- buh
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jonesboro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Jonesboro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOHNZ-buh-roh.
What does Jonesboro mean?
- a town in northeast Arkansas
Questions about saying Jonesboro
How do you pronounce Jonesboro?
Say JOHNZ-buh-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊnzbəroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊnzbərəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Jonesboro?
Jonesboro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOHNZ). Broken into parts: JOHNZ · buh · roh.
Is Jonesboro 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 /ˈdʒəʊnzbərəʊ/ (JOHNZ-buh-roh).