How to pronounce conjure
Say it like KON-jer. Conjure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conjure 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.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conjure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHN-juh.
What does conjure mean?
- To perform magic tricks.“He started conjuring at the age of 15, and is now a famous stage magician.”
- To summon (a devil, etc.) using supernatural power.
- To evoke.
- The practice of magic; hoodoo; conjuration.
Where does conjure come from?
From Middle English conjuren, from Old French conjurer, from Latin coniūrō (“to swear together; conspire”), from con- (“with, together”) + iūro (“to swear or take an oath”).
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Questions about saying conjure
How do you pronounce conjure?
Say KON-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑndʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌndʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conjure?
Conjure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · jer.
Is conjure 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 /ˈkʌndʒə/ (KUHN-juh).