Proper Pronunciation Guide
juvenile
[
ʤu və nɑ͜i
əɫ]
Tips:
- Pronounce this word as four syllables, stressing the first one.
- Pronounce the last two syllables together like the name of the River Nile in Egypt.
Practice Sentences:
| That was a very juvenile thing to do! | |
| Juvenile delinquency is less than it was five years ago. | |
| He had to appear in Juvenile Court with his parents. |
Definitions:
(adjective) Youthful; immature.
(noun) A young person who is not yet an adult.
Notes:
Some speakers pronounce this word, especially when it is used as an adjective, as a three syllable word [ʤu və nḷ]