How to pronounce Jovian
Say it like JOH-vee-un. Jovian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH).
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US American/ˈdʒoʊviən/JOH-vee-un
UK British/ˈdʒəʊviən/JOH-vee-un
- JOH
- vee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jovian 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.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Jovian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOH-vee-un.
What does Jovian mean?
adjective
- Pertaining to the planet Jupiter.
- Pertaining to the Roman god Jove or Jupiter (the counterpart of the Greek god Zeus); Jove-like; befitting Jupiter.
- An imaginary inhabitant of the planet Jupiter.
Questions about saying Jovian
How do you pronounce Jovian?
Say JOH-vee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊviən/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊviən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Jovian?
Jovian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH). Broken into parts: JOH · vee · un.
Is Jovian 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 /ˈdʒəʊviən/ (JOH-vee-un).