How to pronounce josh
Say it like JOSH. Josh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Josh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of josh
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOSH.
What does josh mean?
- be silly or tease one another“After we relaxed, we just kidded around”
Where does josh come from?
Disputed origin, first attested in the mid-19th century.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with josh
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Questions about saying josh
How do you pronounce josh?
Say JOSH. The American pronunciation is /dʒɑʃ/. In British English it is /dʒɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in josh?
Josh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JOSH.
Is josh pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dʒɒʃ/ (JOSH).