How to Pronounce "conjunction"
word
/kənˈdʒəŋkʃən/
kuhn-JUHNGK-shuhn
/kəndʒˈʌŋkʃən/
kuhn-JUNGK-shuhn
Definition
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'because'. In other contexts, 'conjunction' can also mean the act of joining things together.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kənˈdʒəŋkʃən/
British English
/kəndʒˈʌŋkʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-JUHNGK-shuhn
UK
kuhn-JUNGK-shuhn
Listen in Context
The word 'and' is a conjunction.
A conjunction links two sentences together.
We use a conjunction to join ideas.
'But' is a common conjunction that shows contrast.