How to pronounce juggernaut
Say it like JUHG-er-nawt. Juggernaut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒʌɡɚˌnɔt/JUHG-er-nawt
UK British/ˈdʒʌɡənɔːt/JUHG-uh-nawt
- JUHG
- er
- nawt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juggernaut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nawtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of juggernaut
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUHG-uh-nawt.
What does juggernaut mean?
noun
- A literal or metaphorical force or object regarded as unstoppable, that will crush all in its path.
- An institution that incites destructive devotion or to which people are carelessly sacrificed.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- steamroller
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- jagannatha
- jagganath
Questions about saying juggernaut
How do you pronounce juggernaut?
Say JUHG-er-nawt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌɡɚˌnɔt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌɡənɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juggernaut?
Juggernaut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHG). Broken into parts: JUHG · er · nawt.
Is juggernaut 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 /ˈdʒʌɡənɔːt/ (JUHG-uh-nawt).