About "jury"
How to Split "jury" into Syllables
The word jury is divided into 2 syllables: ju·ry. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- ju — 1st syllable
- ry — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of jury:
- IPA: /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹi/
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📖 Definitions
- A group of judges in a competition.
- jury (third-person singular simple present juries, present participle jurying, simple past and past participle juried)
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English jure, from Anglo-Norman juree, from Medieval Latin iūrāta, from Latin iūrō (“I swear or take an oath”). Early 1600s, of uncertain origin. Perhaps ultimately from Old French ajurie, from Latin adiūtō. Alternatively, perhaps ultimately from Frankish *garu (“ready, prepared”), related to Middle English yore, ȝare, from Old English ġeoro, ġearu (“ready, prompt, prepared, quick”), related to gear. Borrowed from English jury or French jury (itself from English)...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare jury with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| jury | 2 | ju·ry |
| juicer | 2 | juic-er |
| jeer | 2 | je-er |
| Jurua | 2 | ju-rua |
| Jerry | 2 | jer-ry |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to jury:
juror, Jurua, jurist, juridic, juryman, jurymen, Jurassic, juristic.