How to pronounce prejudice
Say it like PREJ-uh-dis. Prejudice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREJ).
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- PREJ
- uh
- dis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prejudice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prejudice
American and British speakers say prejudice in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛdʒədɪs/ in the US and /ˈprɛdʒədɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREJ-uh-dis.
What does prejudice mean?
- a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
- disadvantage by prejudice
- influence (somebody's) opinion in advance
Where does prejudice come from?
From Middle English prejudice, from Old French prejudice, derived from Latin praeiūdicium (“previous judgment or damage”), from prae- (“before”) + iūdicium (“judgment”).
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Questions about saying prejudice
How do you pronounce prejudice?
Say PREJ-uh-dis. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛdʒədɪs/. In British English it is /ˈprɛdʒədɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prejudice?
Prejudice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREJ). Broken into parts: PREJ · uh · dis.
Do Americans and Brits say prejudice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛdʒədɪs/ and the British form is /ˈprɛdʒədɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.