How to pronounce junction
Say it like JUHNGK-shun. Junction has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNGK).
- JUHNGK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Junction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of junction
American and British speakers say junction in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHNGK-shun.
What does junction mean?
- The act of joining, or the state of being joined.“Their collaboration formed a fruitful junction of ideas.”
- A place where two things meet, especially where two roads meet.“Turn left at the next road junction.”
- A place where two or more railways or railroads meet.“The two rail lines meet at a major junction.”
- To form a junction.“critical junction”
Where does junction come from?
From Latin iūnctiō (“union, joining, uniting”), from iungō (“join, attach together”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with junction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of junction.
Questions about saying junction
How do you pronounce junction?
Say JUHNGK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in junction?
Junction has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNGK). Broken into parts: JUHNGK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say junction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.