How to Pronounce Joust

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

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Syllable

Letters

/dʒʌʊst/

IPA

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

noun

A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.

verb

To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.
To engage in verbal sparring over an important issue. (used of two people, both of whom participate more or less equally)

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How many syllables are in "joust"?▾

"Joust" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "joust"?▾

The IPA transcription of "joust" is /dʒʌʊst/.

What does "joust" mean?▾

Joust: A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.

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