How to pronounce judgement
Say it like JUHJ-munt. Judgement has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHJ).
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- JUHJ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Judgement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of judgement
American and British speakers say judgement in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHJ-munt.
What does judgement mean?
- the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision“opinions are usually written by a single judge”
- an opinion formed by judging something“he was reluctant to make his judgment known”“she changed her mind”
- the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
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Words that rhyme with judgement
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Words that sound like judgement
Questions about saying judgement
How do you pronounce judgement?
Say JUHJ-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in judgement?
Judgement has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHJ). Broken into parts: JUHJ · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say judgement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as judgement?
Judgement sounds the same as judgment in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.