How to Pronounce Joking

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʒowkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “joking”

"joking" has 2 syllables: jok-ing. It rhymes with provoking and invoking, if that helps it stick.

What does joking mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The act of telling or engaging in jokes.

Words that rhyme with joking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

provokinginvokingchokingstrokingevokingsoakingsmokingcroakingyokingstokingpokingcloaking

Related words

jocularhumourousjestinghumorousjocosecomicalprankkidding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "joking"?▾

"Joking" has 2 syllables: jok · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "joking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "joking" is /ˈdʒowkɪŋ/.

What does "joking" mean?▾

Joking: To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.

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