How to pronounce jostle
Say it like JOS-ul. Jostle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOS).
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- JOS
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jostle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jostle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOS-ul.
What does jostle mean?
- To bump into or brush against while in motion; to push aside.
- To move through by pushing and shoving.
- To be close to or in physical contact with.
- The act of jostling someone or something; push, shove.
- The action of a jostling crowd.
Where does jostle come from?
Originally justle (“to have sex with”), formed from Middle English jousten, from the Old French joster (“to joust”), from Latin iuxtā (“next to”), from iungō (“join, connect”), equivalent to joust + -le.
Words that rhyme with jostle
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Questions about saying jostle
How do you pronounce jostle?
Say JOS-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑsəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jostle?
Jostle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOS). Broken into parts: JOS · ul.
Is jostle 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 /ˈdʒɒsəl/ (JOS-ul).