Joss Whedon is a proper noun and a high-profile surname–given-name combination best known as a film and television writer/director. In pronunciation guidance, treat it as two connected names: the first name Joss (rhymes with boss) and the surname Whedon (pronounced WHED-un). The overall cadence is stressed on the first name, with a clear, short first syllable and a slightly longer second syllable in the surname.
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