How to pronounce junctions
Say it like JUHNGK-shunz. Junctions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNGK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/JUHNGK-shunz
UK British/ˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/JUHNGK-shunz
- JUHNGK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Junctions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of junctions
American and British speakers say junctions in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHNGK-shunz.
What does junctions mean?
noun
- plural of junction How to pronounce junction
Questions about saying junctions
How do you pronounce junctions?
Say JUHNGK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in junctions?
Junctions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNGK). Broken into parts: JUHNGK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say junctions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.