How to Pronounce Kill-joy

To pronounce "kill-joy", say KILLJ-oy — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

KILLJ-oy

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💡 Tip for remembering “kill-joy”

"kill-joy" has 2 syllables: killj-oy.

What does kill-joy mean?

noun

  1. A person who is anti-fun, or prevents others from having fun.

Synonyms

buzzkilldampenermiserabilistparty pooperspoilsport

Related words

joykillerthrill-killerspoil-sporttrouble-makermischiefmakertimekiller

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kill-joy"?▾

"Kill-joy" has 2 syllables: killj · oy.

What does "kill-joy" mean?▾

Kill-joy: A person who is anti-fun, or prevents others from having fun.

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