How to pronounce injunction
Say it like in-JUHNGK-shun. Injunction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHNGK).
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- in
- JUHNGK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Injunction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of injunction
American and British speakers say injunction in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ in the US and /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-JUHNGK-shun.
What does injunction mean?
- The act of enjoining; the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting.
- That which is enjoined; such as an order, mandate, decree, command, precept.
- A writ or process, granted by a court of equity, and, in some cases, under statutes, by a court of law, whereby a party is required to do or to refrain from doing certain acts, according to the exigency of the writ.
Where does injunction come from?
From Middle English iniunccyon, iniunccion, from Old French injonctïon, from Latin iniūnctiō (“command, injunction”).
Words that rhyme with injunction
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Questions about saying injunction
How do you pronounce injunction?
Say in-JUHNGK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in injunction?
Injunction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHNGK). Broken into parts: in · JUHNGK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say injunction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.