How to pronounce adjudicator
Say it like uh-JOO-dih-kay-ter. Adjudicator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOO).
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- uh
- JOO
- dih
- kay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjudicator 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.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of adjudicator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-JOO-dih-kay-tuh.
What does adjudicator mean?
- One who adjudicates.
Where does adjudicator come from?
From adjudicate + -or.
Questions about saying adjudicator
How do you pronounce adjudicator?
Say uh-JOO-dih-kay-ter. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒudɪˌkeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjudicator?
Adjudicator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOO). Broken into parts: uh · JOO · dih · kay · ter.
Is adjudicator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪtə/ (uh-JOO-dih-kay-tuh).