How to pronounce adjudication
Say it like uh-joo-duh-KAY-shun. Adjudication has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- uh
- joo
- duh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjudication 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.
- jooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adjudication
American and British speakers say adjudication in essentially the same way: /əˌdʒudəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /əˌdʒuːdəˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-joo-duh-KAY-shun.
What does adjudication mean?
- The act of adjudicating, of reaching a judgment.
- A judgment or sentence.
- The decision upon the question of whether the debtor is a bankrupt.
Where does adjudication come from?
Borrowed from Latin adiudicatio, adiudicationem.
Words that rhyme with adjudication
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Questions about saying adjudication
How do you pronounce adjudication?
Say uh-joo-duh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˌdʒudəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /əˌdʒuːdəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjudication?
Adjudication has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: uh · joo · duh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say adjudication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˌdʒudəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /əˌdʒuːdəˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.