How to pronounce juxtaposing
Say it like juhk-stuh-POH-zing. Juxtaposing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH).
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- juhk
- stuh
- POH
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juxtaposing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of juxtaposing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: juhk-stuh-POH-zing.
What does juxtaposing mean?
- present participle and gerund of juxtapose How to pronounce juxtapose
- An act of juxtaposition.
Words that rhyme with juxtaposing
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Questions about saying juxtaposing
How do you pronounce juxtaposing?
Say juhk-stuh-POH-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpoʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juxtaposing?
Juxtaposing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH). Broken into parts: juhk · stuh · POH · zing.
Is juxtaposing 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 /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊzɪŋ/ (juhk-stuh-POH-zing).