How to pronounce "jocose" in English
dʒəˈkoʊs
jə·KOHS
Primary stress: KOHS
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “jocose”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
jə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
KOHS
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("KOHS"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "jocose" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Practice Speaking “jocose”
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Adde to this diſsipated and diſtracted ſtate of Miniſters, their private diſtreſſes and poverties, together with the publick neglect and indifferency of people toward them; who can wonder if they look pitifully one on another, which no jocoſe or juvenile drolings can relieve?
Hear it in context: “jocose”
The English word “jocose” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as dʒəˈkoʊs (phonetic respelling: jə-KOHS). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (jə · KOHS), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (KOHS). Grammatically, “jocose” functions as a adjective. Hear native speakers say jocose in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “jocose”
- given to jesting; habitually jolly
- playful or humorous; characterized by joking
Example Sentences (1)
- “Adde to this diſsipated and diſtracted ſtate of Miniſters, their private diſtreſſes and poverties, together with the publick neglect and indifferency of people toward them; who can wonder if they look pitifully one on another, which no jocoſe or juvenile drolings can relieve?”
Pronounce: “jocose”
- Pronunciation:
- jə-KOHS
- Syllables:
- jə · KOHS
- Written Hyphenation:
- jo · cose
- Primary stress:
- KOHS
- IPA:
- dʒəˈkoʊs
- Hear it in context
- jocose
Words that Rhyme with “jocose”
-oʊsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"jocose" (⁄dʒəˈkoʊs⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "jocose" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about jocose
How do you pronounce “jocose”?
“jocose” is pronounced ⁄dʒəˈkoʊs⁄ (jə-KOHS). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “jocose”?
“jocose” has 2 syllables: jə · KOHS.
Where is the stress in “jocose”?
The primary stress in “jocose” is on “KOHS”.
What does “jocose” mean?
given to jesting; habitually jolly
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “jocose”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).