How to pronounce judicial
Say it like joo-DISH-ul. Judicial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- joo
- DISH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Judicial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of judicial
American and British speakers say judicial in essentially the same way: /dʒuˈdɪʃəl/ in the US and /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: joo-DISH-ul.
What does judicial mean?
- decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice“a judicial decision”
- belonging or appropriate to the office of a judge“judicial robes”
- relating to the administration of justice or the function of a judge“judicial system”
Where does judicial come from?
Borrowed from Latin iūdiciālis.
Words that rhyme with judicial
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Questions about saying judicial
How do you pronounce judicial?
Say joo-DISH-ul. The American pronunciation is /dʒuˈdɪʃəl/. In British English it is /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in judicial?
Judicial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: joo · DISH · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say judicial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒuˈdɪʃəl/ and the British form is /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.