How to pronounce joey
Say it like JOH-ee. Joey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH).
- JOH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of joey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOH-ee.
What does joey mean?
- The immature young of a marsupial, notably a junior kangaroo, but also a young wallaby, koala, etc.
- A young child.
- A parcel smuggled in to an inmate.
- A kind of clown.
- A member of the Royal Marines.
Where does joey come from?
Unknown. Older and more general sources state that joey comes from an Australian Aboriginal language (cited as joè), but newer sources that focus on Australian English and Aboriginal languages say the origin is unknown.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with joey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of joey.
Questions about saying joey
How do you pronounce joey?
Say JOH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joey?
Joey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH). Broken into parts: JOH · ee.
Is joey pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒəʊi/ (JOH-ee).