How to pronounce jukeboxes
Say it like JOOK-bok-siz. Jukeboxes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOOK).
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- JOOK
- bok
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jukeboxes 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.
- bokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jukeboxes
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOOK-bok-siz.
What does jukeboxes mean?
- plural of jukebox How to pronounce jukebox
- third-person singular simple present indicative of jukebox How to pronounce jukebox
Questions about saying jukeboxes
How do you pronounce jukeboxes?
Say JOOK-bok-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒukˌbɑksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːkˌbɒksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jukeboxes?
Jukeboxes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOOK). Broken into parts: JOOK · bok · siz.
Is jukeboxes 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 /ˈdʒuːkˌbɒksɪz/ (JOOK-bok-siz).