How to Pronounce Prejudice

"Prejudice" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈpɹɛdʒədɪs/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpɹɛdʒədɪs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pɹˈɛdʒuːdɪs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “prejudice

"prejudice" has 3 syllables: prejudice.

What does prejudice mean?

noun

  1. An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.
  2. A preconception, any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.

verb

  1. To have a negative impact on (someone's position, chances etc.).
  2. To cause prejudice in; to bias the mind of.

adjective

  1. Pronunciation spelling of prejudiced, representing African-American Vernacular English.

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How do you pronounce "prejudice"?

"Prejudice" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈpɹɛdʒədɪs/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "prejudice"?

"Prejudice" has 3 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "prejudice"?

The IPA transcription of "prejudice" is /ˈpɹɛdʒədɪs/.

What does "prejudice" mean?

Prejudice: An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.

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