How to pronounce juxtaposed
Say it like juhk-stuh-POHZD. Juxtaposed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POHZD).
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- juhk
- stuh
- POHZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juxtaposed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of juxtaposed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: juhk-stuh-POHZD.
What does juxtaposed mean?
- Placed side by side often for comparison or contrast.
- simple past and past participle of juxtapose How to pronounce juxtapose
Words that rhyme with juxtaposed
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Questions about saying juxtaposed
How do you pronounce juxtaposed?
Say juhk-stuh-POHZD. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpoʊzd/. In British English it is /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juxtaposed?
Juxtaposed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POHZD). Broken into parts: juhk · stuh · POHZD.
Is juxtaposed 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 /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊzd/ (juhk-stuh-POHZD).