How to pronounce joshiness
Say it like JOSH-ee-nes. Joshiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOSH).
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- JOSH
- ee
- nes
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joshiness 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of joshiness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOSH-ee-nes.
What does joshiness mean?
- The state or condition of being joshy.
Where does joshiness come from?
From joshy + -ness.
Questions about saying joshiness
How do you pronounce joshiness?
Say JOSH-ee-nes. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑʃinɛs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒʃinɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joshiness?
Joshiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOSH). Broken into parts: JOSH · ee · nes.
Is joshiness 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 /ˈdʒɒʃinɛs/ (JOSH-ee-nes).