How to pronounce verdicts
Say it like VUR-dikts. Verdicts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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US American/ˈvɝdɪkts/VUR-dikts
UK British/ˈvɜːdɪkts/VUR-dikts
- VUR
- dikts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verdicts 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.
- diktsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of verdicts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-dikts.
What does verdicts mean?
noun
- plural of verdict How to pronounce verdict
Questions about saying verdicts
How do you pronounce verdicts?
Say VUR-dikts. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝdɪkts/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːdɪkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verdicts?
Verdicts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · dikts.
Is verdicts 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 /ˈvɜːdɪkts/ (VUR-dikts).