How to Pronounce "juxtapose"
word
juhk-stuh-POHZ
JUK-stuh-pohz
Definition
To place two or more things close together, often so that you can compare or contrast them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdʒəkstəˈpoʊz
British English
dʒˈʌkstɐpˌəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
juhk-stuh-POHZ
UK
JUK-stuh-pohz
Listen in Context
The artist juxtaposed bright colors with dark shades.
We can juxtapose old traditions with modern ideas.
The teacher juxtaposed two poems in class.
It’s interesting how they juxtapose humor and tragedy in that movie.