How to pronounce "ajoke" in English
əˈdʒoʊk
ə·JOHK
Primary stress: JOHK
Hear native speakers say ajoke in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “ajoke”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
JOHK
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("JOHK"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "ajoke" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“film sent to them at no extra charge Hiroko co-founder Jason Ajoke who is a”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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Hear it in context: “ajoke”
1 clipThe English word “ajoke” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as əˈdʒoʊk (phonetic respelling: ə-JOHK). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ə · JOHK), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (JOHK). Grammatically, “ajoke” functions as a adjective. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “ajoke” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @4:45
“mobile internet fees customers can go directly to the iroko stand and have film sent to them at no extra charge Hiroko co-founder Jason Ajoke who is a respected figure in the Lagos startup scene he's often invited to be a speaker”
Definition & Meaning: “ajoke”
- Acting as or serving the function of a joke.
Example Sentences (2)
- “His attempt at a serious apology felt completely ajoke.”
- “film sent to them at no extra charge Hiroko co-founder Jason Ajoke who is a”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “ajoke”
- Pronunciation:
- ə-JOHK
- Syllables:
- ə · JOHK
- Written Hyphenation:
- a · joke
- Primary stress:
- JOHK
- IPA:
- əˈdʒoʊk
- Hear it in context
- ajoke
Words that Rhyme with “ajoke”
-oʊkWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"ajoke" (⁄əˈdʒoʊk⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "ajoke" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about ajoke
How do you pronounce “ajoke”?
“ajoke” is pronounced ⁄əˈdʒoʊk⁄ (ə-JOHK). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “ajoke”?
“ajoke” has 2 syllables: ə · JOHK.
Where is the stress in “ajoke”?
The primary stress in “ajoke” is on “JOHK”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “ajoke” mean?
Acting as or serving the function of a joke.
How can I hear “ajoke” used in real sentences?
This page has 1 real-world video example of “ajoke” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “ajoke”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).