How to pronounce juror
Say it like JUUR-er. Juror has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUUR).
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- JUUR
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juror pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of juror
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JOOR-uh.
What does juror mean?
- A member of a jury.
Where does juror come from?
From Middle English jurour, jurrour, borrowed from Anglo-Norman jurour and Old French jureor, from the verb jurer (“to swear”), or possibly from Latin iūrātor, iūrātōrem, whence the English doublet jurator.
Words that rhyme with juror
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Questions about saying juror
How do you pronounce juror?
Say JUUR-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʊrɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʊərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juror?
Juror has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUUR). Broken into parts: JUUR · er.
Is juror pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒʊərə/ (JOOR-uh).