How to pronounce conjuror
Say it like KON-juh-rer. Conjuror has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- juh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conjuror 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.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conjuror
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-juh-ruh.
What does conjuror mean?
- Alternative spelling of conjurer.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying conjuror
How do you pronounce conjuror?
Say KON-juh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑndʒərɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndʒərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conjuror?
Conjuror has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · juh · rer.
Is conjuror 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 /ˈkɒndʒərə/ (KON-juh-ruh).