How to pronounce conjunctions
Say it like kun-JUHNGK-shunz. Conjunctions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHNGK).
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- kun
- JUHNGK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conjunctions 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.
- JUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conjunctions
American and British speakers say conjunctions in essentially the same way: /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/ in the US and /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-JUHNGK-shunz.
What does conjunctions mean?
- plural of conjunction How to pronounce conjunction
Questions about saying conjunctions
How do you pronounce conjunctions?
Say kun-JUHNGK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/. In British English it is /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conjunctions?
Conjunctions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHNGK). Broken into parts: kun · JUHNGK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say conjunctions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/ and the British form is /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.