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How to pronounce conjecture

conjecture
/kənˈdʒektʃər/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /kənˈdʒekʃər/.

Conjecture, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/dʒ/as in jobOne sound: “d” released straight into the middle of “vision”.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/tʃ/as in chairOne sound: “t” released straight into “sh”.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

In any case, you are wrong in your conjecture.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce conjecture?

Conjecture is pronounced /kənˈdʒektʃər/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /kənˈdʒekʃər/, is also used.

How many syllables are in conjecture?

Conjecture has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in conjecture?

The second syllable: /kənˈdʒektʃər/.

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