How to pronounce juxtaposes
Say it like juhk-stuh-POH-ziz. Juxtaposes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH).
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- juhk
- stuh
- POH
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juxtaposes 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.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of juxtaposes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: juhk-stuh-POH-ziz.
What does juxtaposes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of juxtapose How to pronounce juxtapose
Questions about saying juxtaposes
How do you pronounce juxtaposes?
Say juhk-stuh-POH-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpoʊzɪz/. In British English it is /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juxtaposes?
Juxtaposes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH). Broken into parts: juhk · stuh · POH · ziz.
Is juxtaposes 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 /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊzɪz/ (juhk-stuh-POH-ziz).