How to pronounce jokingly
Say it like JOH-king-lee. Jokingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH).
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- JOH
- king
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jokingly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jokingly
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOH-king-lee.
What does jokingly mean?
- In a joking manner.
Where does jokingly come from?
From joking + -ly.
Questions about saying jokingly
How do you pronounce jokingly?
Say JOH-king-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊkɪŋliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jokingly?
Jokingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH). Broken into parts: JOH · king · lee.
Is jokingly 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 /ˈdʒəʊkɪŋliː/ (JOH-king-lee).