How to pronounce joker
Say it like JOH-ker. Joker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH).
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- JOH
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joker 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of joker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOH-kuh.
What does joker mean?
- a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
- a person who does something thoughtless or annoying“some joker is blocking the driveway”
- an inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent“when I demanded my money he showed me the joker in the contract”
Where does joker come from?
From joke + -er, but in the sense of a playing card possibly by alteration of German Jucker, also the origin of the name of the card game euchre.
Words that rhyme with joker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of joker.
Questions about saying joker
How do you pronounce joker?
Say JOH-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joker?
Joker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH). Broken into parts: JOH · ker.
Is joker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒəʊkə/ (JOH-kuh).