How to pronounce prejudgment
Say it like pree-JUHJ-munt. Prejudgment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHJ).
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- pree
- JUHJ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prejudgment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- JUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prejudgment
American and British speakers say prejudgment in essentially the same way: /priˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ in the US and /priˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-JUHJ-munt.
What does prejudgment mean?
- A judgment made before evidence has been presented, a prejudice.
- The act of prejudging; an act of forming a premature opinion or judgment about someone or something.
- Pertaining to or occurring during the period preceding entry of judgment.
Where does prejudgment come from?
From pre- + judgment.
Words that rhyme with prejudgment
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Questions about saying prejudgment
How do you pronounce prejudgment?
Say pree-JUHJ-munt. The American pronunciation is /priˈdʒʌdʒmənt/. In British English it is /priˈdʒʌdʒmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prejudgment?
Prejudgment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHJ). Broken into parts: pree · JUHJ · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say prejudgment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ and the British form is /priˈdʒʌdʒmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.