How to Pronounce "junta"
word
ˈhʊntə
HUN-tuh
dʒˈʌntɐ
JUN-tuh
Definition
A junta is a group, usually made up of military officers, that takes control of a government, especially after a coup or the sudden removal of previous leaders.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhʊntə
British English
dʒˈʌntɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HUN-tuh
UK
JUN-tuh
Listen in Context
The junta took over the government last year.
A military junta now controls the country.
The people protested against the junta.
The junta quickly shut down all independent newspapers.