How to pronounce jonquil
Say it like JONG-kwul. Jonquil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JONG).
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- JONG
- kwul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jonquil 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.
- kwulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jonquil
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JONG-kwul.
What does jonquil mean?
- A fragrant bulb flower (Narcissus jonquilla), a species of daffodil.
- A shade of yellow.
Where does jonquil come from?
Borrowed from French jonquille, itself a borrowing from Spanish junquillo.
Questions about saying jonquil
How do you pronounce jonquil?
Say JONG-kwul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑŋkwəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒŋkwəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jonquil?
Jonquil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JONG). Broken into parts: JONG · kwul.
Is jonquil pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdʒɒŋkwəl/ (JONG-kwul).