How to Pronounce "jousts"
word
ˈdʒaʊst
JOWST
dʒˈaʊsts
JOWSTS
Definition
Jousts are medieval contests where two knights on horseback try to knock each other off with lances. The word can also be used more generally for any competition or friendly fight.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒaʊst
British English
dʒˈaʊsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JOWST
UK
JOWSTS
Listen in Context
The knights competed in jousts during the festival.
Many people watched the jousts at the castle.
Old books tell stories about famous jousts.
These days, jousts are reenacted at Renaissance fairs for entertainment.