How to Pronounce "joyless"
word
ˈdʒɔɪləs
JOY-luhs
dʒˈɔɪləs
JOY-luhs
Definition
Describes a situation, place, or person that has no happiness, pleasure, or enjoyment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɔɪləs
British English
dʒˈɔɪləs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JOY-luhs
UK
JOY-luhs
Listen in Context
His childhood was joyless and lonely.
The gray, empty room looked joyless.
It was a joyless day, full of problems.
She smiled, but her eyes looked joyless.