How to pronounce adjure
Say it like uh-JOOR. Adjure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOOR).
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- uh
- JOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of adjure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-JOOR.
What does adjure mean?
- To formally command or request (someone) to do something, either in the name of a deity, or to suffer a curse or punishment if they do not comply; to bind (someone) under oath; to charge.
- To earnestly advise or urge (someone); to exhort.“Party members are adjured to promote awareness of this problem.”
- To earnestly appeal to (someone, or a deity); to entreat, to implore.
Words that rhyme with adjure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adjure.
Questions about saying adjure
How do you pronounce adjure?
Say uh-JOOR. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒʊr/. In British English it is /əˈdʒʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjure?
Adjure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOOR). Broken into parts: uh · JOOR.
Is adjure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈdʒʊə/ (uh-JOOR).