JOH-zuf
Put the strongest beat on the first syllable.
- Syllable guide
- Jo · seph
- Read the spelling
- Joseph
Try it slowly.
The final ph is an f sound. Keep the second syllable short.
Say JOH-zuf once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Joseph in context
Here Joseph means Jacob’s son, whose story runs through the closing chapters of Genesis. He is a different person from Joseph, Mary’s husband.
Read Genesis 37:3 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Joseph in English?
One common English pronunciation is JOH-zuf. Emphasize the first syllable.
What is the Bible context for Joseph?
Here Joseph means Jacob’s son, whose story runs through the closing chapters of Genesis. He is a different person from Joseph, Mary’s husband.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
