How to pronounce jukebox
Say it like JOOK-boks. Jukebox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOOK).
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- JOOK
- boks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jukebox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- boksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of jukebox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOOK-boks.
What does jukebox mean?
- A coin-operated machine that plays recorded music, with push-buttons to make selections.
- A software application capable of replaying tracks from a digital music collection.
- An automated carousel for the storage and retrieval of tapes, CD-ROMs, etc.
- To play and listen to music from a jukebox.
- To play (music or digital content) on a jukebox
- To play or repeat as if on a jukebox.
Where does jukebox come from?
First use appears c. 1939, from juke (“roadside café”) + box, replacing older collocational terms such as nickel-in-a-slot phonograph, coin-in-the-slot phonograph, and coin-operated phonograph.
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Questions about saying jukebox
How do you pronounce jukebox?
Say JOOK-boks. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒukˌbɑks/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːkbɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jukebox?
Jukebox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOOK). Broken into parts: JOOK · boks.
Is jukebox 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 /ˈdʒuːkbɒks/ (JOOK-boks).