How do you pronounce "joseph"?

In American English: /ˈdʒoʊsəf/ (JOHS-uhf). In British English: /dʒˈəʊzɪf/ (J-ohz). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒoʊsəf/ (JOHS-uhf). In Australian English: /dʒˈəʊsəf/ (J-ohs).

Is "joseph" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒoʊsəf/ (JOHS-uhf), while in British English it's /dʒˈəʊzɪf/ (J-ohz).

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joseph

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/ˈdʒoʊsəf/

JOHS-uhf

Syllable Breakdown

dʒoʊsjos·əfeph

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