English pronunciation · Words Starting with J
Juncture Pronunciation
Juncture is pronounced JUHNGK-cher, IPA /ˈdʒəŋktʃɝ/.
JUHNGK-cher
US /ˈdʒəŋktʃɝ/ · UK /ˈdʒʌŋktʃə/
Syllables: JUHNGK · cher (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A particular point in time, usually one where something important is decided.
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Juncture in a Sentence
- At this juncture the talks collapsed.
- The report arrived at an awkward juncture.
- Every juncture of the project was minuted.
Common Mispronunciations of Juncture
Not JUHNK-toor
A ture ending gives cher, the same close that lecture and texture carry.
Not JOON-cher
The u is the uh of cup, and the nc block closes at the back of the mouth before the k.
Tip: Junction is the everyday word for a meeting of roads, and juncture is almost always about time.
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