How to Pronounce "beyond a joke"
expression
ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒoʊk
bee-YOND uh JOKE
bɪjˈɒnd/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈəʊk
bee-YOND uh JOKE
Definition
This expression means that a situation has become too serious or problematic to be considered funny anymore.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒoʊk
British English
bɪjˈɒnd/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈəʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bee-YOND uh JOKE
UK
bee-YOND uh JOKE
Listen in Context
This situation is beyond a joke now.
Your pranks have gone beyond a joke.
It was funny at first, but this is beyond a joke.
Come on, this whole mess is really beyond a joke at this point.