How to Pronounce Adjudicate

To pronounce "adjudicate", say ADJ-ud-ic-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /əˈdʒudɪˌkeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈdʒudɪˌkeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adjudicate”

"adjudicate" has 5 syllables: adj-ud-ic-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does adjudicate mean?

verb

  1. To settle a legal case or other dispute.
  2. To act as a judge.

Synonyms

arbitratedecideresolvesettletry

Words that rhyme with adjudicate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

judgetryadjudicationarbitralarbitrationarbitrateawardjudgement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adjudicate"?▾

"Adjudicate" has 5 syllables: adj · ud · ic · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "adjudicate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adjudicate" is /əˈdʒudɪˌkeɪt/.

What does "adjudicate" mean?▾

Adjudicate: To settle a legal case or other dispute.

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