How to pronounce adjudicate
Say it like uh-JOO-dih-kayt. Adjudicate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOO).
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- uh
- JOO
- dih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjudicate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of adjudicate
American and British speakers say adjudicate in essentially the same way: /əˈdʒudɪˌkeɪt/ in the US and /əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-JOO-dih-kayt.
What does adjudicate mean?
- To decide, rule on, or settle as a judge.
- To act as a judge.
- To seize or convey as security.
Where does adjudicate come from?
Borrowed from Latin adiūdicō, adiūdicātus, from ad + iūdicō (“to judge”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying adjudicate
How do you pronounce adjudicate?
Say uh-JOO-dih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒudɪˌkeɪt/. In British English it is /əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjudicate?
Adjudicate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOO). Broken into parts: uh · JOO · dih · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say adjudicate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdʒudɪˌkeɪt/ and the British form is /əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.