How to Pronounce "jockeying"
word
ˈdʒɑkiɪŋ
JAH-kee-ing
dʒˈɒkɪɪŋ
jok-EE-ing
Definition
Acting or moving cleverly and often competitively to gain an advantage, often in a situation with many people or rivals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɑkiɪŋ
British English
dʒˈɒkɪɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JAH-kee-ing
UK
jok-EE-ing
Listen in Context
Many politicians are jockeying for power.
The players kept jockeying for a better position on the field.
He is always jockeying to get ahead at work.
There was a lot of jockeying for the top spot after the boss retired.