How to pronounce judiciously
Say it like joo-DISH-is-lee. Judiciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- joo
- DISH
- is
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Judiciously 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of judiciously
American and British speakers say judiciously in essentially the same way: /dʒuˈdɪʃɪsli/ in the US and /dʒuːˈdɪʃɪsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: joo-DISH-is-lee.
What does judiciously mean?
- In a judicious manner.
Where does judiciously come from?
From judicious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with judiciously
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Questions about saying judiciously
How do you pronounce judiciously?
Say joo-DISH-is-lee. The American pronunciation is /dʒuˈdɪʃɪsli/. In British English it is /dʒuːˈdɪʃɪsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in judiciously?
Judiciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: joo · DISH · is · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say judiciously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒuˈdɪʃɪsli/ and the British form is /dʒuːˈdɪʃɪsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.