How to pronounce juniors
Say it like JOO-nyerz. Juniors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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US American/ˈdʒunjɚz/JOO-nyerz
UK British/ˈdʒuːnjəz/JOO-nyuz
- JOO
- nyerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juniors 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.
- nyerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of juniors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JOO-nyuz.
What does juniors mean?
noun
- plural of junior How to pronounce junior
- The section of a primary school for the education of older children, typically the years (grades) three to six.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of junior How to pronounce junior
Questions about saying juniors
How do you pronounce juniors?
Say JOO-nyerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒunjɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːnjəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juniors?
Juniors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · nyerz.
Is juniors 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 /ˈdʒuːnjəz/ (JOO-nyuz).