How to pronounce jurisprudence
Say it like juur-uh-SPROO-duns. Jurisprudence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPROO).
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- juur
- uh
- SPROO
- duns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jurisprudence 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SPROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jurisprudence
American and British speakers say jurisprudence in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒʊrəˈsprudəns/ in the US and /ˌdʒʊrəˈspruːdəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: juur-uh-SPROO-duns.
What does jurisprudence mean?
- The theoretical study of law.
- Case law, or the body of case law regarding a certain subject.
Where does jurisprudence come from?
Borrowed from Latin iūrisprūdentia (“expertise in the law”).
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Questions about saying jurisprudence
How do you pronounce jurisprudence?
Say juur-uh-SPROO-duns. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒʊrəˈsprudəns/. In British English it is /ˌdʒʊrəˈspruːdəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jurisprudence?
Jurisprudence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPROO). Broken into parts: juur · uh · SPROO · duns.
Do Americans and Brits say jurisprudence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒʊrəˈsprudəns/ and the British form is /ˌdʒʊrəˈspruːdəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.