How to pronounce jovial
Say it like JOH-vih-ul. Jovial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH).
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US American/ˈdʒoʊvɪəl/JOH-vih-ul
UK British/ˈdʒəʊvɪəl/JOH-vih-ul
- JOH
- vih
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jovial 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.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jovial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOH-vih-ul.
What does jovial mean?
adjective
- Cheerful and good-humored; jolly, merry.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying jovial
How do you pronounce jovial?
Say JOH-vih-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊvɪəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊvɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jovial?
Jovial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH). Broken into parts: JOH · vih · ul.
Is jovial 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 /ˈdʒəʊvɪəl/ (JOH-vih-ul).