How to Pronounce Jury

To pronounce "jury", say JURY — one syllable, IPA /ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “jury”

"jury" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with yuri and koori, if that helps it stick.

What does jury mean?

noun

  1. A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law.
  2. A group of judges in a competition.

verb

  1. To judge by means of a jury.

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Words that rhyme with jury

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

yurikoorimurifleurypleuraepluripluri-poorimercuriburriduriarcuri

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jury"?▾

"Jury" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "jury"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jury" is /ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹi/.

What does "jury" mean?▾

Jury: A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law.

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