killjoy

How to Split "killjoy" into Syllables

The word killjoy is divided into 1 syllables: killjoy. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• killjoy — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of killjoy:

• IPA: /ˈkɪlˌd͡ʒɔɪ/

📖 Definitions

1. Just in time for the party season, some old killjoys at the journal Medicine & Science In Sports & Exercise have released their findings on the effects on muscle of prolonged heavy alcohol intake (six weeks is prolonged, apparently). The bad news is that it seems too much boozing puts all that effort in the gym to waste - in the study, alcohol prevented the usual resistance-training-induced muscle response that leads to increased size and strength.
2. buzzkill, miserabilist, dampener, party pooper, spoilsport, fun police; see also Thesaurus:spoilsport

📚 Word Origin & History

From kill +‎ joy, first attested in 1776.

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare killjoy with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
killjoy	1	killjoy
Kelsey	2	kel-sey
Klaus	1	klaus
kluge	2	klu-ge
Kellogg	2	kel-logg

🔗 Related Words

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