How to pronounce justiciar
Say it like juh-STIS-ee-ar. Justiciar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIS).
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- juh
- STIS
- ee
- ar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Justiciar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- STISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of justiciar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: juh-STIS-ee-ah.
What does justiciar mean?
- A justiciary: a believer in the doctrine (or heresy) that adherence to religious law redeems mankind before God.
Where does justiciar come from?
From Late Latin justitiarius and justiciarius (“justiciar, judge, justice [of the peace]; judiciary, related to justice”), from Latin iūstitia (“justice”) + -āria (“-ary”).
Questions about saying justiciar
How do you pronounce justiciar?
Say juh-STIS-ee-ar. The American pronunciation is /dʒʌˈstɪsiɑr/. In British English it is /dʒʌˈstɪsiɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in justiciar?
Justiciar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIS). Broken into parts: juh · STIS · ee · ar.
Is justiciar 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 /dʒʌˈstɪsiɑː/ (juh-STIS-ee-ah).