How to pronounce Juneau
Say it like JOO-noh. Juneau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juneau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Juneau
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOO-noh.
What does Juneau mean?
- The capital city of Alaska, United States.
Where does Juneau come from?
From French Juneau. The Alaskan city was named after Joe Juneau, whose French surname derives from jeune (“young”).
Questions about saying Juneau
How do you pronounce Juneau?
Say JOO-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒunoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Juneau?
Juneau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · noh.
Is Juneau 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 /ˈdʒuːnəʊ/ (JOO-noh).