How to pronounce conjuncture
Say it like KUHN-jungk-cher. Conjuncture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN).
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- KUHN
- jungk
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conjuncture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jungkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conjuncture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHN-jungk-chuh.
What does conjuncture mean?
- A combination of events or circumstances; a conjunction; a union.
- A set of circumstances causing a crisis; a juncture.
Where does conjuncture come from?
Borrowed from French conjoncture.
Questions about saying conjuncture
How do you pronounce conjuncture?
Say KUHN-jungk-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈkəndʒʌŋktʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkəndʒʌŋktʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conjuncture?
Conjuncture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN). Broken into parts: KUHN · jungk · cher.
Is conjuncture 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 /ˈkəndʒʌŋktʃə/ (KUHN-jungk-chuh).