How to pronounce jovially
Say it like JOH-vih-uh-lee. Jovially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH).
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- JOH
- vih
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jovially 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jovially
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOH-vih-uh-lee.
What does jovially mean?
- In a jovial (“cheerful and good-humored”) manner; jollily, merrily.
Where does jovially come from?
From jovial + -ly (suffix forming adverbs from adjectives).
Questions about saying jovially
How do you pronounce jovially?
Say JOH-vih-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊvɪəli/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊvɪəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jovially?
Jovially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH). Broken into parts: JOH · vih · uh · lee.
Is jovially 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 /ˈdʒəʊvɪəli/ (JOH-vih-uh-lee).