How to pronounce jejune
Say it like jej-OON. Jejune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OON).
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- jej
- OON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jejune pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jejGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- OONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of jejune
American and British speakers say jejune in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒɛˈdʒun/ in the US and /ˌdʒɛˈdʒuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: jej-OON.
What does jejune mean?
- Lacking matter; empty; devoid of substance.
- Naive; simplistic.
Where does jejune come from?
Borrowed from Latin iēiūnus (“fasting”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with jejune
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Questions about saying jejune
How do you pronounce jejune?
Say jej-OON. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛˈdʒun/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɛˈdʒuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jejune?
Jejune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OON). Broken into parts: jej · OON.
Do Americans and Brits say jejune the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒɛˈdʒun/ and the British form is /ˌdʒɛˈdʒuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.