How to pronounce joking
Say it like JOH-king. Joking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce joking. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- JOH
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of joking
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOH-king.
What does joking mean?
- characterized by jokes and good humor
Words that rhyme with joking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of joking.
Questions about saying joking
How do you pronounce joking?
Say JOH-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joking?
Joking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH). Broken into parts: JOH · king.
Is joking 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 /ˈdʒəʊkɪŋ/ (JOH-king).