How to Pronounce "crack a joke"
expression
ˈkɹæk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒoʊk
KRACK-uh-JOHK
kɹˈæk/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈəʊk
KRACK-uh-JOHK
Definition
To tell a funny story or make a witty remark to make people laugh.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹæk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒoʊk
British English
kɹˈæk/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈəʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRACK-uh-JOHK
UK
KRACK-uh-JOHK
Listen in Context
He always cracks a joke to make us laugh.
Can you crack a joke for the kids?
She cracked a joke during dinner.
Things were awkward, so I cracked a joke to break the ice.