How to Pronounce "joust"
word
JOWST
JOWST
Definition
A joust is a medieval sport or contest where two knights ride horses and try to knock each other off with lances. Today, it can also mean a verbal or competitive challenge between two people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒaʊst
British English
dʒˈaʊst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JOWST
UK
JOWST
Listen in Context
The knights prepared to joust in the tournament.
In the Middle Ages, kings watched knights joust for sport.
They learned about jousts in their history class.
The two politicians jousted on live TV, debating every point.