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How to pronounce joy in British English

“joy” pronunciation by British speakers

Listen to joy the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“joy” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. joy of learning languages.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. secretary highlighted, the joy of learning.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. there is more there is more joy in heaven mr speaker there's more joy in heaven

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “joy”

Words one sound away from joy — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “joy”

Why real speech

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