How to pronounce jokelang
Say it like JOH-klang. Jokelang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH).
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- JOH
- klang
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jokelang 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.
- klangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of jokelang
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOH-klang.
What does jokelang mean?
- A joke language; an absurd constructed language created to amuse others.
Where does jokelang come from?
Syllabic abbreviation of joke language.
Questions about saying jokelang
How do you pronounce jokelang?
Say JOH-klang. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊˌklæŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊˌklæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jokelang?
Jokelang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH). Broken into parts: JOH · klang.
Is jokelang 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 /ˈdʒəʊˌklæŋ/ (JOH-klang).