How to Pronounce "prejudicial"
word
ˌpɹɛdʒəˈdɪʃəɫ
prej-uh-DISH-uhl
pɹˌɛdʒuːdˈɪʃəl
prej-oo-DISH-uhl
Definition
Something that causes harm or has a negative effect, especially to someone's rights, interests, or reputation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɹɛdʒəˈdɪʃəɫ
British English
pɹˌɛdʒuːdˈɪʃəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
prej-uh-DISH-uhl
UK
prej-oo-DISH-uhl
Listen in Context
The chemicals have a prejudicial effect on the environment.
Smoking is prejudicial to your health.
The judge ruled the evidence was prejudicial.
They removed the prejudicial comments from the report to avoid misunderstandings.