How to pronounce juridical
Say it like juu-RID-ih-kul. Juridical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RID).
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- juu
- RID
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juridical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of juridical
American and British speakers say juridical in essentially the same way: /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/ in the US and /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: juu-RID-ih-kul.
What does juridical mean?
- Pertaining to the law or rule of law, legal; judicial, related to the administration of justice (as to jurisprudence, or to the function of a judge or court).
Where does juridical come from?
From juridic + -al or alternatively borrowed from Latin iuridicalis.
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Questions about saying juridical
How do you pronounce juridical?
Say juu-RID-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/. In British English it is /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juridical?
Juridical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RID). Broken into parts: juu · RID · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say juridical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/ and the British form is /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.