How to pronounce "conjure" in EnglishVerb
ˈkɒndʒər
KON·jər
Primary stress: KON
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “conjure”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KON
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
jər
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("KON"). Elevate your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "conjure" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Practice Speaking “conjure”
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He started conjuring at the age of 15, and is now a famous stage magician.
Hear it in context: “conjure”
The English word “conjure” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈkɒndʒər (phonetic respelling: KON-jər). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (KON · jər), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (KON). Grammatically, “conjure” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. Hear native speakers say conjure in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “conjure”
- To perform magic tricks.
- To summon (a devil, etc.) using supernatural power.
- The practice of magic; hoodoo; conjuration.
Example Sentences (2)
- “He started conjuring at the age of 15, and is now a famous stage magician.”
- “We all technically have the ability to conjure, just like Caine. It just comes naturally to him, but requires a lot more skill and concentration for us.”
Pronounce: “conjure”
- Pronunciation:
- KON-jər
- Syllables:
- KON · jər
- Written Hyphenation:
- con · jure
- Primary stress:
- KON
- IPA:
- ˈkɒndʒər
- Hear it in context
- conjure
Words that Rhyme with “conjure”
-ɒndʒərWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"conjure" (⁄ˈkɒndʒər⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "conjure" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about conjure
How do you pronounce “conjure”?
“conjure” is pronounced ⁄ˈkɒndʒər⁄ (KON-jər). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “conjure”?
“conjure” has 2 syllables: KON · jər.
Where is the stress in “conjure”?
The primary stress in “conjure” is on “KON”.
What does “conjure” mean?
To perform magic tricks.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “conjure”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).