How to pronounce juveniles
Say it like JOO-vuh-nulz. Juveniles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- vuh
- nulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juveniles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of juveniles
American and British speakers say juveniles in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒuvənəlz/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːvənəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-vuh-nulz.
What does juveniles mean?
- plural of juvenile How to pronounce juvenile
Questions about saying juveniles
How do you pronounce juveniles?
Say JOO-vuh-nulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒuvənəlz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːvənəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juveniles?
Juveniles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · vuh · nulz.
Do Americans and Brits say juveniles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒuvənəlz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːvənəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.