jō

Questions

How do you pronounce jō?

The recorded pronunciation is /dʒˈoʊ/.

What does jō mean?

An approximately 1.28 m (4.18 foot) long wooden staff, used in some Japanese martial arts.

How to pronounce jō

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “jō”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/dʒˈoʊ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “jō”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “jō” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.