How to pronounce juniper
Say it like JOO-nuh-per. Juniper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒunəpɚ/JOO-nuh-per
UK British/ˈdʒuːnɪpə/JOO-nih-puh
- JOO
- nuh
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juniper 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of juniper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JOO-nih-puh.
What does juniper mean?
noun
- Any shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus of the cypress family, which is characterized by pointed, needle-like leaves and aromatic berry-like cones.
- One of a number of coniferous trees which resemble junipers.
Where does juniper come from?
From Late Middle English junyper, juniperus, from Latin iūniperus (“juniper-tree”).
Questions about saying juniper
How do you pronounce juniper?
Say JOO-nuh-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒunəpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːnɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juniper?
Juniper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · nuh · per.
Is juniper 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 /ˈdʒuːnɪpə/ (JOO-nih-puh).