How to pronounce juvenoia
Say it like joo-vuh-NOY-uh. Juvenoia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOY).
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- joo
- vuh
- NOY
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juvenoia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of juvenoia
American and British speakers say juvenoia in essentially the same way: /dʒuvəˈnɔɪə/ in the US and /dʒuːvəˈnɔɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: joo-vuh-NOY-uh.
What does juvenoia mean?
- The fear or hostility directed by an older generation toward a younger one, or toward youth culture in general.
Where does juvenoia come from?
Coined by American sociologist David Finkelhor in 2010, from a blend of juvenile + paranoia.
Words that rhyme with juvenoia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of juvenoia.
Questions about saying juvenoia
How do you pronounce juvenoia?
Say joo-vuh-NOY-uh. The American pronunciation is /dʒuvəˈnɔɪə/. In British English it is /dʒuːvəˈnɔɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juvenoia?
Juvenoia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOY). Broken into parts: joo · vuh · NOY · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say juvenoia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒuvəˈnɔɪə/ and the British form is /dʒuːvəˈnɔɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.