How to pronounce adjunct
Say it like AJ-uhngkt. Adjunct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ).
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- AJ
- uhngkt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjunct pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhngktGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of adjunct
American and British speakers say adjunct in essentially the same way: /ˈæˌdʒʌŋkt/ in the US and /ˈæˌdʒʌŋkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AJ-uhngkt.
What does adjunct mean?
- An appendage; something attached to something else in a subordinate capacity.
- A person associated with another, usually in a subordinate position; a colleague.
- An unmalted grain or grain product that supplements the main mash ingredient.
- Connected in a subordinate function.
- Added to a faculty or staff in a secondary position.
- To work as an adjunct professor.
Where does adjunct come from?
From Latin adiunctus, perfect passive participle of adiungō (“join to”), from ad + iungō (“join”).
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Questions about saying adjunct
How do you pronounce adjunct?
Say AJ-uhngkt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæˌdʒʌŋkt/. In British English it is /ˈæˌdʒʌŋkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjunct?
Adjunct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ). Broken into parts: AJ · uhngkt.
Do Americans and Brits say adjunct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæˌdʒʌŋkt/ and the British form is /ˈæˌdʒʌŋkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.