To pronounce "jocular", say JOC-ul-ar — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒɒkjʊlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdʒɒkjʊlə/
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"jocular" has 3 syllables: joc-ul-ar. It rhymes with ocular and binocular, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“All we had was a short and jocular conversation.”
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"Jocular" has 3 syllables: joc · ul · ar.
The IPA transcription of "jocular" is /ˈdʒɒkjʊlə/.
Jocular: Humorous, amusing or joking.
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