How Do You Spell Emoji?

Fastest answer: emoji is spelled E-M-O-J-I.

If you were looking up how to spell emoji, that is the standard spelling for the word and for the little symbols people send in messages.

Quick answer

• Correct spelling: emoji
• Letters in order: e + m + o + j + i
• Common misspellings: emogi, emojii, imoji, emojy

Why it is spelled that way

The word comes from Japanese. It combines e meaning picture and moji meaning character. That is why the middle sound is j, not g.

How to spell emoji in a sentence

1. Start with e.
2. Add m.
3. Add o.
4. Add j.
5. Finish with i.

Example: Send me an emoji when you get this.

If you meant how to type emoji on your device

iPhone or iPad

1. Open any app with a text box, like Messages or Notes.
2. Tap the smiley face or globe key on the keyboard.
3. Browse the emoji picker.
4. Tap an emoji to insert it.

Android

1. Open a text field in Messages, Gmail, or another app.
2. Tap the emoji icon on the keyboard.
3. Scroll by category or use search if your keyboard supports it.
4. Tap the emoji you want.

Windows

1. Click inside a text box.
2. Press Windows key + . or Windows key + ;.
3. Pick an emoji from the panel.

Mac

1. Click in any text field.
2. Press Control + Command + Space.
3. Choose an emoji from the Character Viewer.

Copy-paste fallback

If your keyboard does not show an emoji picker, copy and paste one of these:

😀 😂 ❤️ 👍 🎉

You can also copy a specific emoji from a message, webpage, or emoji site and paste it where you need it.

Troubleshooting

Missing emoji picker

If you cannot find the emoji keyboard, check your keyboard settings, update your operating system, or add the emoji keyboard manually.

Unsupported emoji

Older phones, apps, and websites may not support newer emoji. In that case, you may see a blank box, a question mark, or a different symbol.

Display differences

Emoji can look slightly different on Apple, Google, Samsung, and Windows devices. The meaning is usually the same even when the design changes.

Best-practice usage notes

• Use emoji to add tone or clarity, not to replace important words.
• Keep them appropriate for the audience and platform.
• In formal writing, one or no emoji is usually safest.
• If the exact look matters, test the emoji on the device or app where it will be seen.

FAQ

Is it spelled emoji or emojy?

It is spelled emoji.

Is emoji singular or plural?

In modern English, emoji can work as both singular and plural, though emojis is also widely used.

How do you remember how to spell emoji?

Think E-M-O-J-I. The middle sound is like mo-ji, not mo-gi.