How to Pronounce Jr

To pronounce "jr", say JR — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

jr

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying jr, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

1

Syllable

2

Letters

JR

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “jr”

"jr" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat.

What does jr mean?

adjective

  1. A title used after a son's name when his father has the same name.

Related words

juniorjnrmesonsyoungeradolescentyouthkidyoungster

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jr"?▾

"Jr" has one syllable.

What does "jr" mean?▾

Jr: A title used after a son's name when his father has the same name.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “jr” in the full dictionary →