How to Pronounce "juxtaposing"
word
ˌdʒəkstəˈpoʊzɪŋ
JUHK-stuh-POHZ-ing
dʒˈʌkstɐpˌəʊzɪŋ
JUKS-tuh-POHZ-ing
Definition
Placing two or more things next to each other, especially to compare or show their differences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdʒəkstəˈpoʊzɪŋ
British English
dʒˈʌkstɐpˌəʊzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUHK-stuh-POHZ-ing
UK
JUKS-tuh-POHZ-ing
Listen in Context
The artist is juxtaposing bright colors with dark backgrounds.
By juxtaposing old and new photos, we can see the changes.
The teacher explained the lesson by juxtaposing two different ideas.
Juxtaposing comedy and tragedy makes the play more interesting.