How to pronounce judicate
Say it like JOO-dih-kayt. Judicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- dih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Judicate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- kaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of judicate
American and British speakers say judicate in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒudɪˌkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-dih-kayt.
What does judicate mean?
- To judge; to adjudicate.
Where does judicate come from?
First attested in c. 1577; borrowed from Latin iūdicātus, perfect passive participle of iūdicō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)) and possibly partly a clipping of adjudicate.
Questions about saying judicate
How do you pronounce judicate?
Say JOO-dih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒudɪˌkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in judicate?
Judicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · dih · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say judicate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒudɪˌkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.