How to Pronounce Joke

To pronounce "joke", say JOK-e — 2 syllables, IPA /dʒəʊk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/dʒəʊk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “joke”

"joke" has 2 syllables: jok-e. It rhymes with evoke and croak, if that helps it stick.

What does joke mean?

noun

  1. An amusing story.
  2. Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.

    “It was a joke!”

verb

  1. To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.

    “I didn’t mean what I said — I was only joking.”

  2. (intransitive, followed by with) To dupe in a friendly manner for amusement; to mess with, play with.

    “Relax, man, I'm just joking with you.”

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Words that rhyme with joke

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evokecroakstrokeprovokeinvokebaroqueyokecloakpokerevokespokecoke

Related words

anticjocularityjestjapelaughprankcapertrick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "joke"?▾

"Joke" has 2 syllables: jok · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "joke"?▾

The IPA transcription of "joke" is /dʒəʊk/.

What does "joke" mean?▾

Joke: An amusing story.

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