How to pronounce junkyard
Say it like JUHNG-kyard. Junkyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG).
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- JUHNG
- kyard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Junkyard 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.
- kyardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of junkyard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUHNG-kyahd.
What does junkyard mean?
- A place where rubbish is discarded.
- A business that sells used metal or items.
Where does junkyard come from?
From junk + yard.
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Questions about saying junkyard
How do you pronounce junkyard?
Say JUHNG-kyard. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌŋˌkjɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌŋˌkjɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in junkyard?
Junkyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG). Broken into parts: JUHNG · kyard.
Is junkyard 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 /ˈdʒʌŋˌkjɑːd/ (JUHNG-kyahd).