How to pronounce jokester
Say it like JOHK-ster. Jokester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOHK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce jokester. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- JOHK
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jokester pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jokester
- 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: JOHK-stuh.
What does jokester mean?
- A person who tells jokes; a joker.“Our uncle is always being a jokester and cracking jokes about how much he eats and makes messes.”
- A person who plays practical jokes; a prankster.
- Jester, court jester.
Where does jokester come from?
Derived from joke + -ster.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying jokester
How do you pronounce jokester?
Say JOHK-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊkstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊkstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jokester?
Jokester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOHK). Broken into parts: JOHK · ster.
Is jokester 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 /ˈdʒəʊkstə/ (JOHK-stuh).