How to Pronounce Judgment

To pronounce "judgment", say JUDGM-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒədʒmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdʒədʒmənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/dʒˈʌdʒmənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does judgment mean?

noun

  1. The act of judging.
  2. The power or faculty of performing such operations; especially, when unqualified, the faculty of judging or deciding rightly, justly, or wisely.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "judgment"?

To pronounce "judgment", say JUDGM-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒədʒmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "judgment"?

"Judgment" has 2 syllables: judgm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "judgment"?

The IPA transcription of "judgment" is /ˈdʒədʒmənt/.

What does "judgment" mean?

Judgment: The act of judging.

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