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How to Pronounce Junior

Junior / dzhooneeɚ /

The name Junior is a Male name of South African origin meaning "Younger". It is pronounced dzhooneeɚ.

South African Male

Junior is a South African name meaning "Younger". Latin, from *iunior*, meaning "younger".

Language South African
Gender Male
Phonetic dzhooneeɚ
IPA d͡ʒuniɚ

Say it as dzhooneeɚ. Keep the original South African phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Junior?
Junior is pronounced dzhooneeɚ.
What is the correct pronunciation of Junior?
The correct pronunciation of Junior is dzhooneeɚ (IPA: d͡ʒuniɚ).
Is Junior a South African name?
Yes, Junior is a South African name meaning "Younger".

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