How to pronounce abjunction
Say it like ab-JUHNGK-shun. Abjunction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHNGK).
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- ab
- JUHNGK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abjunction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- JUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abjunction
American and British speakers say abjunction in essentially the same way: /æbˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ in the US and /æbˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-JUHNGK-shun.
What does abjunction mean?
- The creation of spores by cutting off portions of the sporophore by the growth of septa; abstriction.
- Synonym of material nonimplication.
Where does abjunction come from?
From ab- (“away”) + junction (“to join”).
Words that rhyme with abjunction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abjunction.
Questions about saying abjunction
How do you pronounce abjunction?
Say ab-JUHNGK-shun. The American pronunciation is /æbˈdʒʌŋkʃən/. In British English it is /æbˈdʒʌŋkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abjunction?
Abjunction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHNGK). Broken into parts: ab · JUHNGK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say abjunction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ and the British form is /æbˈdʒʌŋkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.