How to pronounce junta
Say it like HUUN-tuh. Junta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUN).
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- HUUN
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Junta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUUNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of junta
American and British speakers say junta in essentially the same way: /ˈhʊntə/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌntə/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHN-tuh.
What does junta mean?
- The committee of military officers that have usurped political control.
- A council, convention, tribunal or assembly; especially, the grand council of state in Spain.
Where does junta come from?
Borrowed from Spanish junta (literally "a thing gathered or joined"), feminine form of junto, from Latin iunctus, perfect passive participle of iungō (“join”).
Questions about saying junta
How do you pronounce junta?
Say HUUN-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʊntə/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in junta?
Junta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUN). Broken into parts: HUUN · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say junta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʊntə/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌntə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.