How to Pronounce "no joke"
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈdʒoʊk
NOH JOHK
nəʊ/ /dʒˈəʊk
noh JOHK
Definition
Used to emphasize that something is very serious, difficult, or true, not something to be taken lightly or as a joke.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈdʒoʊk
British English
nəʊ/ /dʒˈəʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH JOHK
UK
noh JOHK
Listen in Context
The storm last night was no joke.
Climbing that mountain is no joke.
This cold is no joke.
Traffic in this city is no joke during rush hour.