How to pronounce joshi
Say it like JOH-shee. Joshi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH).
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US American/ˈdʒoʊʃi/JOH-shee
UK British/ˈdʒəʊʃi/JOH-shee
- JOH
- shee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joshi 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.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of joshi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOH-shee.
What does joshi mean?
noun
- Japanese women's professional wrestling
- A female Japanese professional wrestler
Questions about saying joshi
How do you pronounce joshi?
Say JOH-shee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊʃi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joshi?
Joshi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH). Broken into parts: JOH · shee.
Is joshi 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 /ˈdʒəʊʃi/ (JOH-shee).