How to Pronounce Juvenile

To pronounce "juvenile", say JUV-en-il-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒuːvənaɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdʒuːvənaɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “juvenile”

"juvenile" has 4 syllables: juv-en-il-e. It rhymes with reconcile and vile, if that helps it stick.

What does juvenile mean?

noun

  1. A prepubescent child.
  2. A person younger than the age of majority; a minor.

adjective

  1. Young; not fully developed.
  2. Characteristic of youth or immaturity; childish.

Synonyms

infantjuviejuveymilkypuerile

Words that rhyme with juvenile

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reconcilevilebeguileversatilesenilehostilepileaislesmilerevilefiletrial

Related words

adolescentpuerilejejuneimmatureunderagedchildyouthfulunderage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "juvenile"?▾

"Juvenile" has 4 syllables: juv · en · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "juvenile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "juvenile" is /ˈdʒuːvənaɪl/.

What does "juvenile" mean?▾

Juvenile: A prepubescent child.

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