How do you pronounce "joyride"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪd/ (JOY-reyed). In British English: /dʒˈɔɪɹaɪd/ (J-oyr). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪd/ (JOY-reyed). In Australian English: /dʒˈɔɪɹaɪd/ (J-oyr).

Is "joyride" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪd/ (JOY-reyed), while in British English it's /dʒˈɔɪɹaɪd/ (J-oyr).

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joyride

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/ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪd/

JOY-reyed

Syllable Breakdown

dʒɔɪjoy·raɪdride

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