How to pronounce josser
Say it like JOS-er. Josser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOS).
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US American/ˈdʒɑsər/JOS-er
UK British/ˈdʒɒsə/JOS-uh
- JOS
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Josser 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of josser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOS-uh.
What does josser mean?
noun
- An outsider working in a circus.
- A man, especially one who seems foolish or simpleminded.
- A clergyman.
Questions about saying josser
How do you pronounce josser?
Say JOS-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑsər/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in josser?
Josser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOS). Broken into parts: JOS · er.
Is josser pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɒsə/ (JOS-uh).