How to pronounce junco
Say it like JUHNG-koh. Junco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG).
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- JUHNG
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Junco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of junco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JUHNG-koh.
What does junco mean?
- Any bird of the genus Junco, which includes several species of North American sparrow.
Where does junco come from?
Borrowed from Spanish junco (“reed, rush”), from Latin iuncus (“reed, rush”).
Questions about saying junco
How do you pronounce junco?
Say JUHNG-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌŋkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌŋkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in junco?
Junco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG). Broken into parts: JUHNG · koh.
Is junco pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒʌŋkəʊ/ (JUHNG-koh).