How to pronounce josephs
Say it like JOH-sifs. Josephs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH).
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US American/ˈdʒoʊsɪfs/JOH-sifs
UK British/ˈdʒəʊsɪfs/JOH-sifs
- JOH
- sifs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Josephs 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.
- sifsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of josephs
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOH-sifs.
What does josephs mean?
noun
- plural of joseph How to pronounce joseph
Questions about saying josephs
How do you pronounce josephs?
Say JOH-sifs. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊsɪfs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊsɪfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in josephs?
Josephs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH). Broken into parts: JOH · sifs.
Is josephs 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 /ˈdʒəʊsɪfs/ (JOH-sifs).