How to pronounce juggler
Say it like JUHG-uh-ler. Juggler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHG).
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- JUHG
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juggler 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of juggler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUHG-uh-luh.
What does juggler mean?
- Agent noun of juggle; one who either literally juggles objects, or figuratively juggles tasks. How to pronounce juggle
- A person who practices juggling (trick of throwing and catching balls or similar).
- A magician or wizard.
Where does juggler come from?
From Middle English jogeler, jogelour, iogular, partly continuing Old English ġeogolere (“juggler; magician; wizard”) and partly from Anglo-Norman jogelour, jugelur, Old French jongleur (“juggler”), equivalent to juggle + -er.
Questions about saying juggler
How do you pronounce juggler?
Say JUHG-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌɡəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌɡələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juggler?
Juggler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHG). Broken into parts: JUHG · uh · ler.
Is juggler 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 /ˈdʒʌɡələ/ (JUHG-uh-luh).