How to pronounce conjugal
Say it like KON-juh-gul. Conjugal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- juh
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conjugal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conjugal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-juh-gul.
What does conjugal mean?
- Of or relating to marriage, or the relationship of spouses; connubial.
Where does conjugal come from?
From Middle French conjugal, from Latin coniugālis (“con- + iugum ('yoke')”).
Questions about saying conjugal
How do you pronounce conjugal?
Say KON-juh-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑndʒəɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conjugal?
Conjugal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · juh · gul.
Is conjugal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/ (KON-juh-gul).