How to pronounce joseph
Say it like JOH-suf. Joseph has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH).
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- JOH
- suf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joseph 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.
- sufKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of joseph
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOH-zif.
What does joseph mean?
- A woman's riding habit worn in the 18th century with a long cape and buttons running down the front.
Where does joseph come from?
Probably in allusion to Joseph's coat of many colors in Genesis 37:3.
Questions about saying joseph
How do you pronounce joseph?
Say JOH-suf. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊsəf/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊzɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joseph?
Joseph has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH). Broken into parts: JOH · suf.
Is joseph 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 /ˈdʒəʊzɪf/ (JOH-zif).