How to Pronounce Junction

To pronounce "junction", say JUNCT-ion — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “junction”

"junction" has 2 syllables: junct-ion. It rhymes with function and conjunction, if that helps it stick.

What does junction mean?

noun

  1. The act of joining, or the state of being joined.
  2. A place where two things meet, especially where two roads meet.

verb

  1. (of roads or tracks) To form a junction.

Synonyms

intersection

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Words that rhyme with junction

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

functionconjunctionunctioncompunctioninjunctionmalfunctiondysfunction

Related words

adjunctionconjunctionjointmeetingjoinjunctureconfluencearticulation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "junction"?▾

"Junction" has 2 syllables: junct · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "junction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "junction" is /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/.

What does "junction" mean?▾

Junction: The act of joining, or the state of being joined.

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