How to Pronounce "subjunctive"
word
səbˈdʒʌŋktɪv
suhb-JUNK-tiv
sˈʌbdʒəŋktˌɪv
sub-JUNK-tiv
Definition
A verb form or mood used to talk about wishes, doubts, possibilities, or situations that are not real or are uncertain.
IPA Transcription
American English
səbˈdʒʌŋktɪv
British English
sˈʌbdʒəŋktˌɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suhb-JUNK-tiv
UK
sub-JUNK-tiv
Listen in Context
The subjunctive is used to express a wish.
In English, the subjunctive is not very common.
Learning the subjunctive can be difficult for beginners.
Some languages use the subjunctive much more than English does.