How to pronounce rejoice
Say it like rih-JOYS. Rejoice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOYS).
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- rih
- JOYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rejoice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JOYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of rejoice
American and British speakers say rejoice in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/ in the US and /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-JOYS.
What does rejoice mean?
- To be very happy, be delighted, exult; to feel joy.
- To make happy, exhilarate.
Where does rejoice come from?
From Middle English rejoicen, rejoisen, from Old French resjoir.
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Words that rhyme with rejoice
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Questions about saying rejoice
How do you pronounce rejoice?
Say rih-JOYS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/. In British English it is /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rejoice?
Rejoice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOYS). Broken into parts: rih · JOYS.
Do Americans and Brits say rejoice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/ and the British form is /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.