How to pronounce junkier
Say it like JUHNG-kee-er. Junkier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG).
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- JUHNG
- kee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Junkier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of junkier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUHNG-kee-uh.
What does junkier mean?
- comparative form of junky: more junky How to pronounce junky
Questions about saying junkier
How do you pronounce junkier?
Say JUHNG-kee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌŋkiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌŋkiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in junkier?
Junkier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG). Broken into parts: JUHNG · kee · er.
Is junkier 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 /ˈdʒʌŋkiə/ (JUHNG-kee-uh).