How to pronounce prejudicial
Say it like prej-uh-DISH-ul. Prejudicial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH).
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- prej
- uh
- DISH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prejudicial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prejGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prejudicial
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: prej-uu-DISHL.
What does prejudicial mean?
- Exhibiting prejudice or bias.
- Causing harm or injury; detrimental, harmful or injurious.
- Tending to convince based on past history rather than on evidence about the case at hand.
Where does prejudicial come from?
From Middle English prejudiceele, prejudicial, prejudiciall, prejudiciel, prejudiciell, prejudycyall, from Old French prejudicial, prejudiciel and Medieval Latin prēiūdiciālis.
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Questions about saying prejudicial
How do you pronounce prejudicial?
Say prej-uh-DISH-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɛdʒəˈdɪʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌprɛdʒʊˈdɪʃl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prejudicial?
Prejudicial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH). Broken into parts: prej · uh · DISH · ul.
Is prejudicial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˌprɛdʒʊˈdɪʃl/ (prej-uu-DISHL).