How to Pronounce "jousting"
word
ˈdʒaʊstɪŋ
JOWST-ing
dʒˈaʊstɪŋ
JOWST-ing
Definition
Jousting is a medieval sport or competition where two people on horseback charge at each other with long poles called lances, trying to knock each other off.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒaʊstɪŋ
British English
dʒˈaʊstɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JOWST-ing
UK
JOWST-ing
Listen in Context
In the Middle Ages, jousting was a popular sport among knights.
People watched jousting tournaments at castles.
A knight needs armor for jousting.
Modern festivals sometimes recreate jousting for entertainment.