How to Pronounce Join

To pronounce "join", say JOIN — one syllable, IPA /ˈdʒɔɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈdʒɔɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “join”

"join" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with enjoin and conjoin, if that helps it stick.

What does join mean?

noun

  1. An intersection of piping or wiring; an interconnect.
  2. An intersection of data in two or more database tables.

verb

  1. To connect or combine into one; to put together.

    “The plumber joined the two ends of the broken pipe.”

  2. To come together; to meet.

    “Parallel lines never join.”

Synonyms

bewedconnectfayunite

Antonyms

meet

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Words that rhyme with join

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enjoinconjoinpurloingroinsoignequoinadjoinrejoingroynelointenderloincoin

Related words

junctureconnectlinkjunctionconjoinunionunitesum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "join"?▾

"Join" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "join"?▾

The IPA transcription of "join" is /ˈdʒɔɪn/.

What does "join" mean?▾

Join: An intersection of piping or wiring; an interconnect.

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