How to pronounce verdict
Say it like VUR-dikt. Verdict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- dikt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verdict pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- diktKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of verdict
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-dikt.
What does verdict mean?
- (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
Where does verdict come from?
From Middle English verdit, from Anglo-Norman verdit (> Medieval Latin veredictum), from veir (“true”) + dit (“saying”); possibly a calque of a Germanic term such as Old English sōþword, sōþsprǣċ, sōþspell, sōþsagu, or sōþcwide, all meaning
Questions about saying verdict
How do you pronounce verdict?
Say VUR-dikt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝdɪkt/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːdɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verdict?
Verdict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · dikt.
Is verdict 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 /ˈvɜːdɪkt/ (VUR-dikt).