How to pronounce josei
Say it like joh-SAY. Josei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- joh
- SAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Josei pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- johKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of josei
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: joh-SAY.
What does josei mean?
- A class of manga written for an older female audience.
Words that rhyme with josei
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of josei.
Questions about saying josei
How do you pronounce josei?
Say joh-SAY. The American pronunciation is /dʒoʊˈseɪ/. In British English it is /dʒəʊˈseɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in josei?
Josei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: joh · SAY.
Is josei 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 /dʒəʊˈseɪ/ (joh-SAY).