How to Pronounce "joey"

word

/ˈdʒoʊi/

JOH-ee

/dʒˈəʊi/

JOH-ee

Definition

A 'joey' is a baby kangaroo. The word can also refer to the young of other marsupials, but it is most often used for kangaroos.

American English

/ˈdʒoʊi/

British English

/dʒˈəʊi/

JOH-ee

A baby kangaroo is called a joey.

The joey lives in its mother's pouch.

The zookeeper showed us a tiny joey.

Did you know a joey is born smaller than a cherry?