How to pronounce judiciary
Say it like joo-DISH-ee-er-ee. Judiciary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- joo
- DISH
- ee
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Judiciary 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of judiciary
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: joo-DISH-uh-ree.
What does judiciary mean?
- persons who administer justice
- the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government
Where does judiciary come from?
Borrowed from Latin iudiciarius, judiciarius.
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Questions about saying judiciary
How do you pronounce judiciary?
Say joo-DISH-ee-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /dʒuˈdɪʃiˌɛri/. In British English it is /dʒuːˈdɪʃəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in judiciary?
Judiciary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: joo · DISH · ee · er · ee.
Is judiciary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /dʒuːˈdɪʃəri/ (joo-DISH-uh-ree).