To pronounce "half-joke", say HALFJ-ok-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HALFJ-ok-e
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"half-joke" has 3 syllables: halfj-ok-e.
"Half-joke" has 3 syllables: halfj · ok · e.
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