How to pronounce junt
Say it like JUHNT. Junt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JUHNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Junt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of junt
American and British speakers say junt in essentially the same way: /dʒʌnt/ in the US and /dʒʌnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHNT.
What does junt mean?
- Thing, item.
- A cannabis cigarette; a joint.
Where does junt come from?
Apparently a figurative extension of Early Scots junt (“joint”), Middle English joynt, junte (“joint (of the body, where the bones meet)”), perhaps influenced by junk.
Words that rhyme with junt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of junt.
Questions about saying junt
How do you pronounce junt?
Say JUHNT. The American pronunciation is /dʒʌnt/. In British English it is /dʒʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in junt?
Junt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JUHNT.
Do Americans and Brits say junt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒʌnt/ and the British form is /dʒʌnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.