Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jr.

/dʒˈunɚ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.55 in modern English

Syllables
jr.
IPA
/dʒˈunɚ/
9
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
2
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Abbreviation of junior, a title used after a son's name when his father has the same name.

Example Sentences

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Frequently Paired Words

Sr. Dr. Mr.

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Questions

How do you pronounce jr.?
The recorded pronunciation is /dʒˈunɚ/.
What does jr. mean?
Abbreviation of junior, a title used after a son's name when his father has the same name.

How to pronounce jr.

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