How to pronounce joky
Say it like JOH-kee. Joky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH).
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- JOH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of joky
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOH-kee.
What does joky mean?
- in the nature of a joke; jocular
Where does joky come from?
From joke + -y.
Words that rhyme with joky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of joky.
Questions about saying joky
How do you pronounce joky?
Say JOH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊki/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joky?
Joky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH). Broken into parts: JOH · kee.
Is joky 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 /ˈdʒəʊki/ (JOH-kee).