How to pronounce jongleur
Say it like JONG-gler. Jongleur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JONG).
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- JONG
- gler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jongleur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- glerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jongleur
- 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: JONG-gluh.
What does jongleur mean?
- An itinerant entertainer in medieval England and France; roles included song, music, acrobatics etc.; a troubadour.
- A juggler; a conjurer.
- A mountebank.
Where does jongleur come from?
Borrowed from French jongleur.
Questions about saying jongleur
How do you pronounce jongleur?
Say JONG-gler. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑŋɡlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒŋɡlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jongleur?
Jongleur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JONG). Broken into parts: JONG · gler.
Is jongleur 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 /ˈdʒɒŋɡlə/ (JONG-gluh).