How to pronounce joyriding
Say it like JOY-ry-ding. Joyriding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOY).
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- JOY
- ry
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joyriding 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.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of joyriding
American and British speakers say joyriding in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOY-ry-ding.
What does joyriding mean?
- An instance of somebody taking a joyride.
- present participle and gerund of joyride How to pronounce joyride
Questions about saying joyriding
How do you pronounce joyriding?
Say JOY-ry-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joyriding?
Joyriding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOY). Broken into parts: JOY · ry · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say joyriding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.