How to pronounce junkyards
Say it like JUHNG-kyardz. Junkyards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG).
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- JUHNG
- kyardz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Junkyards 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.
- kyardzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of junkyards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUHNG-kyahdz.
What does junkyards mean?
- plural of junkyard How to pronounce junkyard
Questions about saying junkyards
How do you pronounce junkyards?
Say JUHNG-kyardz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌŋˌkjɑrdz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌŋˌkjɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in junkyards?
Junkyards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG). Broken into parts: JUHNG · kyardz.
Is junkyards 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 /ˈdʒʌŋˌkjɑːdz/ (JUHNG-kyahdz).