How to Pronounce "joking aside"
expression
ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/ /əˈsaɪd
JOH-king uh-SYDE
dʒˈəʊkɪŋ/ /ɐsˈaɪd
jOH-king uh-SYDE
Definition
A phrase used to show that after making jokes, you want to discuss something seriously.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/ /əˈsaɪd
British English
dʒˈəʊkɪŋ/ /ɐsˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JOH-king uh-SYDE
UK
jOH-king uh-SYDE
Listen in Context
Joking aside, we need to finish the project by Friday.
Okay, joking aside, this is a serious problem.
Joking aside, you did a great job.
We've laughed a lot, but joking aside, do you really want to take that risk?