How to Pronounce Jovial

To pronounce "jovial", say JOV-ial — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒəʊ.vɪ.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʒəʊ.vɪ.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jovial”

"jovial" has 2 syllables: jov-ial. It rhymes with foveal and novial, if that helps it stick.

What does jovial mean?

adjective

  1. Cheerful and good-humoured; jolly, merry.
  2. Pertaining to the astrological influence of the planet Jupiter; having the characteristics of a person under such influence (see sense 1).

Antonyms

saturnine

Words that rhyme with jovial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fovealnovial

Related words

joyousjocundmerryjollymirthfulgayjovialljollysome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jovial"?▾

"Jovial" has 2 syllables: jov · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "jovial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jovial" is /ˈdʒəʊ.vɪ.əl/.

What does "jovial" mean?▾

Jovial: Cheerful and good-humoured; jolly, merry.

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