How to Pronounce "joker"
word
/ˈdʒoʊkɝ/
JOH-kur
/dʒˈəʊkɐ/
JOH-kuh
Definition
A 'joker' is a special playing card that can take the place of other cards, or a person who likes to tell jokes and make people laugh. It can also refer to a comic book villain.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒoʊkɝ/
British English
/dʒˈəʊkɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JOH-kur
UK
JOH-kuh
Listen in Context
He is a joker and always tries to make us laugh.
You can use the joker in this card game.
There is only one joker in a standard deck of cards.
Don’t listen to him, he’s just being a joker.