How to pronounce judicature
Say it like JOO-dih-kay-cher. Judicature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- dih
- kay
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Judicature 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.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of judicature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JOO-dih-kuh-chuh.
What does judicature mean?
- The administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.
- The office or authority of a judge; jurisdiction.
- Judges collectively; a court or group of courts; the judiciary.
Where does judicature come from?
From Anglo-Norman judicature, Middle French judicature, and their source, post-classical Latin iudicatura (12th century), from the participle stem of classical Latin iūdicāre (“to judge”).
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Questions about saying judicature
How do you pronounce judicature?
Say JOO-dih-kay-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒudɪˌkeɪtʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːdɪkətʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in judicature?
Judicature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · dih · kay · cher.
Is judicature 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 /ˈdʒuːdɪkətʃə/ (JOO-dih-kuh-chuh).