How to pronounce juncture
Say it like JUHNGK-cher. Juncture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNGK).
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- JUHNGK
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juncture 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of juncture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUHNGK-chuh.
What does juncture mean?
- A place where things join, a junction.
- A critical moment in time.“We're at a crucial juncture in our relationship.”
- The manner of moving (transition) or mode of relationship between two consecutive sounds; a suprasegmental phonemic cue, by which a listener can distinguish between two otherwise identical sequences of sounds that have different meanings.
Where does juncture come from?
Inherited from Middle English juncture, from Latin iūnctūra.
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Words that rhyme with juncture
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Questions about saying juncture
How do you pronounce juncture?
Say JUHNGK-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌŋktʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌŋktʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juncture?
Juncture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNGK). Broken into parts: JUHNGK · cher.
Is juncture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒʌŋktʃə/ (JUHNGK-chuh).