How to Pronounce "average joe"
expression
ˈævɝɪdʒ/, /ˈævɹədʒ/, /ˈævɹɪdʒ/ /ˈdʒoʊ
AV-er-ij JOH
ˈævɹɪdʒ/ /dʒəʊ
AV-rij JOH
Definition
An 'average Joe' is an informal expression for a typical, ordinary man, representing the common person in society rather than someone famous or special.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈævɝɪdʒ/, /ˈævɹədʒ/, /ˈævɹɪdʒ/ /ˈdʒoʊ
British English
ˈævɹɪdʒ/ /dʒəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AV-er-ij JOH
UK
AV-rij JOH
Listen in Context
Tom is just an average Joe who likes watching football on weekends.
The movie is about an average Joe who becomes a hero.
Most people think of themselves as an average Joe.
He’s the kind of average Joe you’d meet at the local coffee shop.