How to pronounce joyride
Say it like JOY-ryde. Joyride has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOY).
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- JOY
- ryde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joyride pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- rydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of joyride
American and British speakers say joyride in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪd/ in the US and /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOY-ryde.
What does joyride mean?
- A ride in a vehicle taken solely for pleasure or enjoyment, especially a vehicle ride taken with no particular goal or purpose and just for the pleasure or enjoyment of a vehicle ride.
- An instance of driving a motor vehicle in a carefree or reckless manner, especially a vehicle which has been taken without the permission of the owner.
- A very pleasant experience.
- To take a joyride.
Where does joyride come from?
From joy + ride.
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Questions about saying joyride
How do you pronounce joyride?
Say JOY-ryde. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joyride?
Joyride has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOY). Broken into parts: JOY · ryde.
Do Americans and Brits say joyride the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.