How to pronounce conjectures
Say it like kun-JEK-cherz. Conjectures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- kun
- JEK
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conjectures pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conjectures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-JEK-chuz.
What does conjectures mean?
- plural of conjecture How to pronounce conjecture
- third-person singular simple present indicative of conjecture How to pronounce conjecture
Questions about saying conjectures
How do you pronounce conjectures?
Say kun-JEK-cherz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdʒɛktʃɚz/. In British English it is /kənˈdʒɛktʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conjectures?
Conjectures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: kun · JEK · cherz.
Is conjectures 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 /kənˈdʒɛktʃəz/ (kun-JEK-chuz).