How to Pronounce Killjoy

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɪlˌdʒɔɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “killjoy”

"killjoy" has 2 syllables: killj-oy.

What does killjoy mean?

noun

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

Synonyms

buzzkilldampenermiserabilistparty pooperspoilsport

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Related words

spoilsportkill-joykilljoyismhedonophobiamasochistdestructionistsadistsuppressor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "killjoy"?▾

"Killjoy" has 2 syllables: killj · oy.

What is the IPA transcription of "killjoy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "killjoy" is /ˈkɪlˌdʒɔɪ/.

What does "killjoy" mean?▾

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

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