How to pronounce “José”
Hear how “José (Spanish form of Joseph)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Spanish form of Joseph |
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| Syllables | jo · sé (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: SÉ. |
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| IPA | /xo.ˈse/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The J is a throaty h, not an English j: hoh-SEH.
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
José trabaja en la oficina de al lado.José works in the office next door.
Hoy es el cumpleaños de José.Today is José's birthday.
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