How to Pronounce Joint

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

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Syllable

Letters

/dʒɔɪnt/

IPA

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

Sounds exactly like: joynt — easy to mix up when writing.

noun

The point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate.
“This rod is free to swing at the joint with the platform.”
The point where two components of a structure join rigidly.
“The water is leaking out of the joint between the two pipes.”

verb

To unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together
“a jointing plane”
To join; to connect; to unite; to combine.

adjective

Done by two or more people or organisations working together.
“The play was a joint production between the two companies.”

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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "joint"?▾

"Joint" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "joint"?▾

The IPA transcription of "joint" is /dʒɔɪnt/.

What does "joint" mean?▾

Joint: The point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate.

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