How to pronounce jurat
Say it like JUUR-at. Jurat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUUR).
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- JUUR
- at
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jurat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- atGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of jurat
American and British speakers say jurat in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʊˌræt/ in the US and /ˈdʒʊəræt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOOR-at.
What does jurat mean?
- A sworn statement concerning where, when, and before whom an oath has been made.
Where does jurat come from?
From Medieval Latin iūrātus (“sworn [man]”) or iūrātum (“[that which is] sworn”), from Latin iūrō (“to swear an oath”).
Questions about saying jurat
How do you pronounce jurat?
Say JUUR-at. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʊˌræt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʊəræt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jurat?
Jurat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUUR). Broken into parts: JUUR · at.
Do Americans and Brits say jurat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʊˌræt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʊəræt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.