How to pronounce jointure
Say it like JOYN-cher. Jointure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOYN).
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- JOYN
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jointure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jointure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JOYN-chuh.
What does jointure mean?
- An estate settled on a wife, which she is to enjoy after her husband's death, for her own life at least, in satisfaction of dower.
- To settle a jointure upon.
Where does jointure come from?
Inherited from Middle English joynture, from Old French jointure, from Latin iūnctūra.
Questions about saying jointure
How do you pronounce jointure?
Say JOYN-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔɪntʃər/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔɪntʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jointure?
Jointure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOYN). Broken into parts: JOYN · cher.
Is jointure 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 /ˈdʒɔɪntʃə/ (JOYN-chuh).