How to pronounce judgment
Say it like JUHJ-munt. Judgment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHJ).
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- JUHJ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Judgment 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 judgment
American and British speakers say judgment in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHJ-munt.
What does judgment mean?
- an opinion formed by judging something“he was reluctant to make his judgment known”“she changed her mind”
- the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event“they criticized my judgment of the contestants”
- (law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it
Where does judgment come from?
From Middle English juggement, borrowed from Old French jugement, from Late Latin iūdicāmentum, from Latin iūdicō.
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Questions about saying judgment
How do you pronounce judgment?
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 judgment?
Judgment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHJ). Broken into parts: JUHJ · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say judgment 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 judgment?
Judgment sounds the same as judgement in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.