How to pronounce jaundiced
Say it like JAWN-dist. Jaundiced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAWN).
- JAWN
- dist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jaundiced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- distKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jaundiced
American and British speakers say jaundiced in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɔndɪst/ in the US and /ˈdʒɔːndɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAWN-dist.
What does jaundiced mean?
- Affected with jaundice.
- Prejudiced; envious.“a jaundiced judgment”
- simple past and past participle of jaundice How to pronounce jaundice
Where does jaundiced come from?
From jaundice + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- icteric
- yellow
Questions about saying jaundiced
How do you pronounce jaundiced?
Say JAWN-dist. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔndɪst/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔːndɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jaundiced?
Jaundiced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAWN). Broken into parts: JAWN · dist.
Do Americans and Brits say jaundiced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɔndɪst/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɔːndɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.