How to Pronounce "junkyard"
word
/ˈdʒəŋˌkjɑɹd/
JUNGK-yard
/dʒˈʌŋkjɑːd/
JUNGK-yard
Definition
A place where old or no longer useful vehicles, machines, or other items are collected and kept, often to be recycled or sold for scrap.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒəŋˌkjɑɹd/
British English
/dʒˈʌŋkjɑːd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUNGK-yard
UK
JUNGK-yard
Listen in Context
We saw many old cars at the junkyard.
The robot was built from parts found in a junkyard.
He works at a junkyard.
Our backyard looks like a junkyard after cleaning out the garage.