How to Pronounce Joy

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

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Letters

/dʒɔɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “joy”

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

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

What does joy mean?

noun

  1. A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.

    “They will be a source of strength and joy in your life.”

  2. Anything that causes such a feeling.

    “the joys and demands of parenthood”

Antonyms

infelicityjoylessnessunhappinessunjoy

Words that rhyme with joy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coyemployenjoyalloydestroytoyannoyploytomboydecoycorduroydeploy

Related words

gladdendelightrejoicejoyfulnessjoyousnesspleasuregleedelighted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "joy"?▾

"Joy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "joy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "joy" is /dʒɔɪ/.

What does "joy" mean?▾

Joy: A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.

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