How to Pronounce "magistrate"
word
/ˈmædʒəˌstɹeɪt/, /ˈmædʒɪˌstɹeɪt/
MAJ-uh-strayt
/mˈædʒɪstɹˌeɪt/
MAJ-iss-trayt
Definition
A magistrate is a type of judge, usually in a lower-level court, who deals with minor legal cases, administrative matters, or initial stages of more serious cases.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmædʒəˌstɹeɪt/, /ˈmædʒɪˌstɹeɪt/
British English
/mˈædʒɪstɹˌeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAJ-uh-strayt
UK
MAJ-iss-trayt
Listen in Context
The magistrate listened to the case before making a decision.
A magistrate deals with minor legal problems in the community.
The police brought the suspect to the magistrate.
If you get a parking ticket, sometimes you can appeal to a magistrate.