How to Pronounce Junket

To pronounce "junket", say JUNK-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “junket”

"junket" has 2 syllables: junk-et. It rhymes with lynchet and whinchat, if that helps it stick.

What does junket mean?

noun

  1. A basket.
  2. A type of cream cheese, originally made in a rush basket; later, a food made of sweetened curds or rennet.

verb

  1. To attend a junket; to feast.
  2. To go on a junket; to travel.

Synonyms

banquetgallivantjaunt

Words that rhyme with junket

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lynchetwhinchatplunketzincateplunkett

Related words

banquetfeastjauntexcursionoutingexpeditionsashaytrip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "junket"?▾

"Junket" has 2 syllables: junk · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "junket"?▾

The IPA transcription of "junket" is /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/.

What does "junket" mean?▾

Junket: A basket.

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