How to Pronounce Jockey

To pronounce "jockey", say JOCK-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒɒki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʒɒki/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jockey”

"jockey" has 2 syllables: jock-ey. It rhymes with stocky and cocky, if that helps it stick.

What does jockey mean?

noun

  1. One who rides racehorses competitively.
  2. That part of a variable resistor or potentiometer that rides over the resistance wire

verb

  1. To ride (a horse) in a race.
  2. To jostle by riding against.

    “They were jockeying for position toward the end of the race.”

Words that rhyme with jockey

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stockycockygawkyrockypawkyschlockykhakisukiyakitalkymakistalkyhockey

Related words

shaftscrewcheatchousechicaneequestrianhorsemanhorse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jockey"?▾

"Jockey" has 2 syllables: jock · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "jockey"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jockey" is /ˈdʒɒki/.

What does "jockey" mean?▾

Jockey: One who rides racehorses competitively.

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