How to pronounce joskin
Say it like JOS-kin. Joskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOS).
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US American/ˈdʒɑskɪn/JOS-kin
UK British/ˈdʒɒskɪn/JOS-kin
- JOS
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joskin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of joskin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOS-kin.
What does joskin mean?
noun
- A yokel, country bumpkin.
Where does joskin come from?
Blend of Joss + bumpkin.
Questions about saying joskin
How do you pronounce joskin?
Say JOS-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑskɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒskɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joskin?
Joskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOS). Broken into parts: JOS · kin.
Is joskin 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 /ˈdʒɒskɪn/ (JOS-kin).