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Jugular

JOO-gyuh-lur

/ˈdʒuːɡjʌlɜːr/

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Syllable breakdown

jugular

Dictionary meaning

Relating to or located in the region of the neck or throat.

Examples

  • My jugular veins are in my neck.
  • I always go for the jugular.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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