How to pronounce "conjures" in EnglishNoun
ˈkʌndʒərz
KUHN·jərz
Primary stress: KUHN
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “conjures”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KUHN
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
jərz
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("KUHN"). Raise 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 "conjures" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "conjures is" sounds like "conjures-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "conjures" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Practice Speaking “conjures”
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He started conjuring at the age of 15, and is now a famous stage magician.
Hear it in context: “conjures”
The English word “conjures” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈkʌndʒərz (phonetic respelling: KUHN-jərz). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (KUHN · jərz), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (KUHN). Grammatically, “conjures” 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 conjures in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “conjures”
- 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: “conjures”
- Pronunciation:
- KUHN-jərz
- Syllables:
- KUHN · jərz
- Written Hyphenation:
- con · jures
- Primary stress:
- KUHN
- IPA:
- ˈkʌndʒərz
- Hear it in context
- conjures
Words that Rhyme with “conjures”
-ʌndʒərzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"conjures" (⁄ˈkʌndʒərz⁄) 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, "conjures" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about conjures
How do you pronounce “conjures”?
“conjures” is pronounced ⁄ˈkʌndʒərz⁄ (KUHN-jərz). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “conjures”?
“conjures” has 2 syllables: KUHN · jərz.
Where is the stress in “conjures”?
The primary stress in “conjures” is on “KUHN”.
What does “conjures” mean?
To perform magic tricks.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “conjures”?
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⁄).