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How to pronounce joy
Say it like this: /d͡ʒɔɪ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does joy mean?
nounA feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.
“a child's joy on Christmas morning”
Anything that causes such a feeling.
“the joys and demands of parenthood”
Luck or success; a positive outcome.
“Grant had no joy with taking a nap, so he began to systematically feel if everything was working: fingers and toes, etc.”
intjExpressing appreciation and happiness.
“'Joy! joy!' he cried, throwing his arms towards Heaven, 'on a grave be the site of our Temple; and now our happiness is for Eternity!'”
verbTo feel joy, to rejoice.
“I joy to see you wear around your neck the holy relic I bestowed on you;—but what Moorish charmlet is that you wear beside it?”
To enjoy.
“I haue my wish, in that I ioy thy sight,”
To give joy to; to congratulate.
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