How to pronounce jurisconsult
Say it like juur-ih-skun-SUHLT. Jurisconsult has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SUHLT).
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- juur
- ih
- skun
- SUHLT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jurisconsult pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- skunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SUHLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of jurisconsult
American and British speakers say jurisconsult in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒʊrɪskənˈsʌlt/ in the US and /ˌdʒʊrɪskənˈsʌlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: juur-ih-skun-SUHLT.
What does jurisconsult mean?
- A person authorized to give legal advice.
- A master of civil law. Abbreviation: J.C.
- A master of jurisprudence.
Where does jurisconsult come from?
Borrowed from Latin iūris consultus (“one skilled in the law”).
Words that rhyme with jurisconsult
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Questions about saying jurisconsult
How do you pronounce jurisconsult?
Say juur-ih-skun-SUHLT. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒʊrɪskənˈsʌlt/. In British English it is /ˌdʒʊrɪskənˈsʌlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jurisconsult?
Jurisconsult has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SUHLT). Broken into parts: juur · ih · skun · SUHLT.
Do Americans and Brits say jurisconsult the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒʊrɪskənˈsʌlt/ and the British form is /ˌdʒʊrɪskənˈsʌlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.