How to pronounce magistracy
Say it like MAJ-uh-struh-see. Magistracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ).
- MAJ
- uh
- struh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magistracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of magistracy
American and British speakers say magistracy in essentially the same way: /ˈmædʒəstrəsi/ in the US and /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAJ-ih-struh-see.
What does magistracy mean?
- The dignity or office of a magistrate.
- The collective body of magistrates.
Where does magistracy come from?
From magistrate + -cy.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- magistery
Questions about saying magistracy
How do you pronounce magistracy?
Say MAJ-uh-struh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædʒəstrəsi/. In British English it is /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magistracy?
Magistracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ). Broken into parts: MAJ · uh · struh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say magistracy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmædʒəstrəsi/ and the British form is /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.