How to pronounce jun
Say it like JUHN. Jun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- JUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of jun
American and British speakers say jun in essentially the same way: /dʒʌn/ in the US and /dʒʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHN.
What does jun mean?
- A monetary unit of North Korea and formerly of South Korea, equal to one hundredth of a won.
Words that rhyme with jun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jun.
Words that sound like jun
Questions about saying jun
How do you pronounce jun?
Say JUHN. The American pronunciation is /dʒʌn/. In British English it is /dʒʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jun?
Jun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say jun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒʌn/ and the British form is /dʒʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as jun?
Jun sounds the same as jeon in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.