How to Pronounce Judiciary

To pronounce "judiciary", say JUD-ic-iary — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “judiciary”

"judiciary" has 3 syllables: jud-ic-iary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does judiciary mean?

noun

  1. The collective body of judges, justices, etc.
  2. The court system, inclusive of clerical staff, etc.

Synonyms

judicaturejudicial branchjusticiary

Words that rhyme with judiciary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

judicaturejudicatorybenchjuridicaljudgemagistratejudicialjurisprudence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "judiciary"?▾

"Judiciary" has 3 syllables: jud · ic · iary.

What is the IPA transcription of "judiciary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "judiciary" is /ˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəɹi/.

What does "judiciary" mean?▾

Judiciary: The collective body of judges, justices, etc.

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