How to pronounce "juglone" in English
ju·glone
Hear native speakers say juglone in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “juglone”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ju
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
glone
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
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 "juglone" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Now, hydrojuglone on its own is harmless, but when it’s exposed to air, it becomes a toxic chemical called juglone.”— SciShowWatch clip
“and we'll make juglone, which is something actually a natural bioproduct in uh nut”— StanfordWatch clip
“Because the roots of the tree release juglone, juglone-sensitive plants can’t flourish in the soil around the root system.”— SciShowWatch clip
“So, what we found you don't really get those products that juglone, the aloe kind of compounds or”— StanfordWatch clip
“The radius of those cells seems to increase when juglone is applied to the seeds before germination.”— SciShowWatch clip
“Simple. Couldn't be simpler. In water ice, we make that stuff on the right. It's called juglone. You go, "Oh, that's”— StanfordWatch clip
Practice Speaking “juglone”
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Now, hydrojuglone on its own is harmless, but when it’s exposed to air, it becomes a toxic chemical called juglone.
Hear it in context: “juglone”
18 clipsThe English word “juglone”. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ju · glone). Grammatically, “juglone” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 18 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “juglone” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from SciShow, Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #1 · @1:04
“but it’s more concentrated in the walnut hulls, buds, and roots. Now, hydrojuglone on its own is harmless, but when it’s exposed to air, it becomes a toxic chemical called juglone. it becomes a toxic chemical called juglone.”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #2 · @43:33
“in water ice and we radiate it, we make these we'll make quinones, and we'll make juglone, which is something actually a natural bioproduct in uh nut actually a natural bioproduct in uh nut”
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #3 · @1:24
“in the roots of certain plants, which can prevent them from taking in oxygen. Because the roots of the tree release juglone, juglone-sensitive plants can’t flourish in the soil around the root system. can’t flourish in the soil around the root system.”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #4 · @61:26
“driving what's driving the chemistry in these ices opened up and was completely unexpected. So, what we found you don't really get those products that juglone, the aloe kind of compounds or you don't really get those products that juglone, the aloe kind of compounds or”
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #5 · @4:17
“to do with the cells that transport water and nutrients from the roots of the plant. The radius of those cells seems to increase when juglone is applied to the seeds before germination. juglone is applied to the seeds before germination.”
Definition & Meaning: “juglone”
- An allelopathic aromatic compound found in the leaves, roots, husks, and bark of plants in the Juglandaceae family, particularly the black walnut, used as a colouring agent.
Example Sentences (2)
- “Now, hydrojuglone on its own is harmless, but when it’s exposed to air, it becomes a toxic chemical called juglone.”
- “and we'll make juglone, which is something actually a natural bioproduct in uh nut”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “juglone”
- Syllables:
- ju · glone
- Hear it in context
- juglone
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"juglone" 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, "juglone" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about juglone
How many syllables are in “juglone”?
“juglone” has 2 syllables: ju · glone.
What does “juglone” mean?
An allelopathic aromatic compound found in the leaves, roots, husks, and bark of plants in the Juglandaceae family, particularly the black walnut, used as a colouring agent.
How can I hear “juglone” used in real sentences?
This page has 18 real-world video examples of “juglone” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “juglone”?
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⁄).