How to pronounce juggins
Say it like JUHG-inz. Juggins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHG).
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- JUHG
- inz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juggins 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.
- inzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of juggins
American and British speakers say juggins in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌɡɪnz/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌɡɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHG-inz.
What does juggins mean?
- A fool; someone very credulous or easily fooled.
Where does juggins come from?
Uncertain; perhaps an extended use of Juggins, originally a plebian surname.
Questions about saying juggins
How do you pronounce juggins?
Say JUHG-inz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌɡɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌɡɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juggins?
Juggins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHG). Broken into parts: JUHG · inz.
Do Americans and Brits say juggins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌɡɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌɡɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.