How to pronounce juxtapose
Say it like JUHK-stuh-pohz. Juxtapose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHK).
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- JUHK
- stuh
- pohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juxtapose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of juxtapose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JUHK-stuh-pohz.
What does juxtapose mean?
- To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.“The artist used contrasting colors to juxtapose light and dark.”
Where does juxtapose come from?
Borrowed from French juxtaposer, corresponding to juxta- + pose, derived from Latin iuxtā (“near, next to”) + pōnō (“place”).
Questions about saying juxtapose
How do you pronounce juxtapose?
Say JUHK-stuh-pohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌkstəˌpoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌkstəpəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juxtapose?
Juxtapose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHK). Broken into parts: JUHK · stuh · pohz.
Is juxtapose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒʌkstəpəʊz/ (JUHK-stuh-pohz).