How to pronounce jokers
Say it like JOH-kerz. Jokers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH).
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US American/ˈdʒoʊkɚz/JOH-kerz
UK British/ˈdʒəʊkəz/JOH-kuz
- JOH
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jokers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jokers
- 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-kuz.
What does jokers mean?
noun
- plural of joker How to pronounce joker
Questions about saying jokers
How do you pronounce jokers?
Say JOH-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jokers?
Jokers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH). Broken into parts: JOH · kerz.
Is jokers 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 /ˈdʒəʊkəz/ (JOH-kuz).