How To Pronounce Verdict
verdict
In British English, verdict is pronounced /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈvɜːʴ.dɪkt̚]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈvɝː.dɪkt/.
Verdict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Verdict has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Verdict
How do you pronounce verdict in British English?
In British English, verdict is pronounced /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈvɜːʴ.dɪkt̚].
How do you pronounce verdict in American English?
In American English, verdict is pronounced /ˈvɝː.dɪkt/.
How many syllables are in verdict?
Verdict has two syllables, /vɜː/ + /dɪkt/.
Where is the stress in verdict?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /vɜː/.
Do British and American English pronounce verdict the same way?
No. British English has /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/ and American English has /ˈvɝː.dɪkt/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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