English pronunciation · Words Starting with J
Joe Pronunciation
Joe is pronounced JOH, IPA /ˈdʒoʊ/.
JOH
US /ˈdʒoʊ/
Syllables: JOH (1 syllable)
proper noun: A short form of the name Joseph, also used informally for an ordinary man or for coffee.
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Joe in a Sentence
- Joe will meet us at the station.
- He called himself an average Joe.
- A cup of joe before the drive would help.
Common Mispronunciations of Joe
Not JOO
The oe spells a long oh, as in toe and foe, rather than an oo.
Not ZHOH
Begin with a full English j, the sound at the front of jump. A soft French zh belongs to names like Jean.
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