How to Pronounce "no joy"
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈdʒɔɪ
NOH JOY
nəʊ/ /dʒˈɔɪ
noh JOY
Definition
An informal phrase that means there was no success or the attempt failed. Used to report that something did not go as hoped.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈdʒɔɪ
British English
nəʊ/ /dʒˈɔɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH JOY
UK
noh JOY
Listen in Context
I tried calling her, but no joy.
We looked everywhere for the keys—no joy.
He tried to fix the computer, but no joy.
I emailed tech support, but still no joy so far.