How to pronounce judicious
Say it like joo-DISH-us. Judicious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- joo
- DISH
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Judicious 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of judicious
American and British speakers say judicious in essentially the same way: /dʒuˈdɪʃəs/ in the US and /dʒuˈdɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: joo-DISH-us.
What does judicious mean?
- Having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking.
Where does judicious come from?
From French judicieux, ultimately derived from Latin iudico.
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Questions about saying judicious
How do you pronounce judicious?
Say joo-DISH-us. The American pronunciation is /dʒuˈdɪʃəs/. In British English it is /dʒuˈdɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in judicious?
Judicious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: joo · DISH · us.
Do Americans and Brits say judicious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒuˈdɪʃəs/ and the British form is /dʒuˈdɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.