How to Pronounce Joss

To pronounce "joss", say JOSS — one syllable, IPA /dʒɒs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/dʒɒs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “joss”

"joss" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with cross and gloss, if that helps it stick.

What does joss mean?

noun

  1. A Chinese household divinity; a Chinese idol.
  2. A heathen divinity.

Synonyms

chancefortune

Words that rhyme with joss

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crossglosstossposdrossalbatrossmossembossfosscrisscrosssossdoss

Related words

gossjosrossboutroshousegodgodheadanitojinn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "joss"?▾

"Joss" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "joss"?▾

The IPA transcription of "joss" is /dʒɒs/.

What does "joss" mean?▾

Joss: A Chinese household divinity; a Chinese idol.

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