To pronounce "jurist", say JUR-ist — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒʊəɹ.ɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdʒʊəɹ.ɪst/
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"jurist" has 2 syllables: jur-ist. It rhymes with tourist and purist, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Jurist" has 2 syllables: jur · ist.
The IPA transcription of "jurist" is /ˈdʒʊəɹ.ɪst/.
Jurist: An expert of law or someone who researches jurisprudence.
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