How to pronounce jugular
Say it like JUHG-yuh-ler. Jugular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHG).
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- JUHG
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jugular 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.
- yuhKeep 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 jugular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUHG-yuu-luh.
What does jugular mean?
- Any critical vulnerability.“It was vicious; he went for the jugular.”
- Relating to, or located near, the neck or throat.
- Of or pertaining to the jugular vein.
- Having ventral fins attached under the throat.
Where does jugular come from?
Late 16th century borrowing from Late Latin jugulāris, from jugulum (“the collarbone; the hollow part of the neck above the collarbone; the throat”) + -āris (“-ar, -ary”, adjectival suffix); equivalent to jugulum + -ar.
Questions about saying jugular
How do you pronounce jugular?
Say JUHG-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌɡjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌɡjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jugular?
Jugular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHG). Broken into parts: JUHG · yuh · ler.
Is jugular 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 /ˈdʒʌɡjʊlə/ (JUHG-yuu-luh).