How to Pronounce "verdict"
word
/ˈvɝdɪkt/
VUR-dikt
/vˈɜːdɪkt/
VUR-dikt
Definition
A verdict is an official decision about a case, especially the decision a jury makes in court. It can also mean a final judgment or opinion about something more generally.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈvɝdɪkt/
British English
/vˈɜːdɪkt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VUR-dikt
UK
VUR-dikt
Listen in Context
The jury gave its verdict this morning.
Everyone waited quietly for the verdict.
The doctor said the test verdict was good.
The verdict is in, and honestly, nobody is surprised.