How to pronounce jurisdictions
Say it like juur-is-DIK-shunz. Jurisdictions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK).
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- juur
- is
- DIK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jurisdictions 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jurisdictions
American and British speakers say jurisdictions in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃənz/ in the US and /ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: juur-is-DIK-shunz.
What does jurisdictions mean?
- plural of jurisdiction How to pronounce jurisdiction
Questions about saying jurisdictions
How do you pronounce jurisdictions?
Say juur-is-DIK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jurisdictions?
Jurisdictions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK). Broken into parts: juur · is · DIK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say jurisdictions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.