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jury
Definition:
(nou) a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law (nou) a committee appointed to judge a competition
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒʊəri
Examples:
The jury acquittal was ignored by the judge.
The judge then substitutes another jury for the tainted one.
The court took the plea and then discharged the jury.
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Common mistakes of jury pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ju-ˈry". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, as in "ˈjʊə.ri" (UK) or "ˈdʒʊr.i" (US).
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many pronounce "jury" with an "a" sound, saying "ˈdʒɑː.ri". Tip: Use the "ʊ" sound as in "put" for the first syllable, leading to "ˈdʒʊr.i".
- Omitting the "j" sound: Some may skip the initial "j" sound, saying "ury" instead. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "j" as in "juice" to start correctly with "ˈjʊə.ri" (UK) or "ˈdʒʊr.i" (US).
- Merging syllables: Learners sometimes blend the syllables, pronouncing it like "jurry". Tip: Keep the syllables distinct; say "ˈjʊə.ri" (UK) or "ˈdʒʊr.i" (US) clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "jury" with "jewelry", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Focus on the distinct sounds in "jury" to avoid blending with "jewelry", which has an extra syllable.