How to pronounce mojo
Say it like MOH-joh. Mojo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- joh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mojo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- johKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mojo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-joh.
What does mojo mean?
- A magic spell or hex.
- An object (such as a charm or amulet) used to cast magic spells, especially in hoodoo.
- Spellcraft, hoodoo.
- Any of various sauces originating in the Canary Islands and made with olive oil, peppers, garlic, paprika, and other spices.
- To cast a magic spell on or jinx (someone).
- To annoy or bother (someone).
Where does mojo come from?
Probably of Creole origin, cognate with Gullah moco (“witchcraft”), Fula moco'o (“medicine man”).
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Questions about saying mojo
How do you pronounce mojo?
Say MOH-joh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊdʒoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈməʊdʒəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mojo?
Mojo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · joh.
Is mojo 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 /ˈməʊdʒəʊ/ (MOH-joh).