English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Conjunction Pronunciation
Conjunction is pronounced kuhn-JUHNGK-shuhn, IPA /kənˈdʒəŋkʃən/.
kuhn-JUHNGK-shuhn
US /kənˈdʒəŋkʃən/ · UK /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
Syllables: kuhn · JUHNGK · shuhn (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: A word such as and or but that joins parts of a sentence, or the coming together of two things.
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Conjunction in a Sentence
- And, but and because are all conjunctions.
- The festival runs in conjunction with the city council.
- A conjunction of bad weather and staff shortages closed the line.
Common Mispronunciations of Conjunction
Not kuhn-JUHN-shuhn
An n sitting in front of a k is made at the back of the mouth, so the middle of the word is JUHNGK with the k audible.
Not KAHN-juhngk-shuhn
The middle beat carries this word, and the beats on either side of it are both weak.
Tip: In conjunction with is the phrase the word turns up in most often.
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