How to Pronounce Juxtapose

To pronounce "juxtapose", say JUXT-ap-os-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpəʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

juxtapose

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpəʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “juxtapose”

"juxtapose" has 4 syllables: juxt-ap-os-e. It rhymes with repose and close, if that helps it stick.

What does juxtapose mean?

verb

  1. To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.

Words that rhyme with juxtapose

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reposeclosecomposeposeimposeexposeopposedisclosedeposeproposeinterposetranspose

Related words

juxtapositapposeconfrontconjugatecollocatesuperposesuperimposeinterplace

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "juxtapose"?▾

"Juxtapose" has 4 syllables: juxt · ap · os · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "juxtapose"?▾

The IPA transcription of "juxtapose" is /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpəʊz/.

What does "juxtapose" mean?▾

Juxtapose: To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.

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