How to pronounce jurisdiction
Say it like juur-us-DIK-shun. Jurisdiction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK).
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- juur
- us
- DIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jurisdiction 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jurisdiction
American and British speakers say jurisdiction in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒʊrəsˈdɪkʃən/ in the US and /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: joor-is-DIK-shun.
What does jurisdiction mean?
- (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law“courts having jurisdiction in this district”
- in law; the territory within which power can be exercised
Where does jurisdiction come from?
Borrowed from Latin iūrisdictiō.
Words that rhyme with jurisdiction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jurisdiction.
Questions about saying jurisdiction
How do you pronounce jurisdiction?
Say juur-us-DIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒʊrəsˈdɪkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jurisdiction?
Jurisdiction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK). Broken into parts: juur · us · DIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say jurisdiction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒʊrəsˈdɪkʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.