How to Pronounce José
José (José)
Male · Portuguese
How to Pronounce José
The stress is on the second syllable.
This name is commonly found in Portuguese-speaking regions.
José means "God will increase"—a Portuguese name with a rich history.
José has 2 syllables: ho-SAY.
Common spellings include Joseph, Josef, Giuseppe—all pronounced the same as José.
Phonetic Spelling of José
The phonetic spelling of José is:
ho-SAY
José Pronunciation (Audio)
Listen to the name pronunciation audio for José below.
Origin and Meaning of José
José is a Portuguese name meaning "God will increase". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE, BO, BR, Brazil, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, FI, France, GB, GH, GQ, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HN, HR, HU, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JP, Lebanon, LU, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, PY, Paraguay, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SV, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, South Africa. Spanish form of Joseph
Common Mispronunciations of José
- Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Portuguese pronunciation emphasizes ho-SAY
- Don't anglicize the sounds; José should be pronounced with its original Portuguese phonetics
- "Joseph" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as José
- "Josef" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as José
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce José?
- José is pronounced ho-SAY.
- What is the correct pronunciation of José?
- The correct pronunciation of José is ho-SAY.
- Is José a Portuguese name?
- Yes, José is a Portuguese name meaning "God will increase".
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