How to pronounce jurist
Say it like JUH-rist. Jurist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUH).
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- JUH
- rist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jurist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ristKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jurist
American and British speakers say jurist in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒərɪst/ in the US and /ˈdʒʊərɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOOR-ist.
What does jurist mean?
- An expert of law or someone who researches jurisprudence.“distinguished jurist”
- A judge.
Where does jurist come from?
From Middle French juriste.
Questions about saying jurist
How do you pronounce jurist?
Say JUH-rist. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒərɪst/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʊərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jurist?
Jurist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUH). Broken into parts: JUH · rist.
Do Americans and Brits say jurist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒərɪst/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʊərɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.