How to pronounce killjoy
Say it like KIL-joy. Killjoy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/KIL-joy
UK British/ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/KIL-joy
- KIL
- joy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Killjoy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- joyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of killjoy
American and British speakers say killjoy in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIL-joy.
What does killjoy mean?
noun
- someone who spoils the pleasure of others
Questions about saying killjoy
How do you pronounce killjoy?
Say KIL-joy. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in killjoy?
Killjoy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · joy.
Do Americans and Brits say killjoy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.