How to pronounce joinery
Say it like JOY-nuh-ree. Joinery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOY).
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- JOY
- nuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joinery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of joinery
American and British speakers say joinery in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɔɪnəri/ in the US and /ˈdʒɔɪnəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOY-nuh-ree.
What does joinery mean?
- A factory producing wooden products such as tables, doors, and cabinets.
- The work of the joiner.
Where does joinery come from?
From joiner + -y; see also -ery.
Questions about saying joinery
How do you pronounce joinery?
Say JOY-nuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔɪnəri/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔɪnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joinery?
Joinery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOY). Broken into parts: JOY · nuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say joinery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɔɪnəri/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɔɪnəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.