How to Pronounce "beyond a reasonable doubt"
expression
ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹizənəbəɫ/, /ˈɹiznəbəɫ/ /ˈdaʊt
bee-YOND uh REE-zuh-nuh-buhl DOWT
bɪjˈɒnd/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈiːzənəbəl/ /dˈaʊt
bee-YOND uh REE-zuh-nuh-buhl DOWT
Definition
This expression is used in law to mean that something has been proven so clearly and completely that there can be no reasonable doubt about it. It is the highest standard of proof in criminal trials.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹizənəbəɫ/, /ˈɹiznəbəɫ/ /ˈdaʊt
British English
bɪjˈɒnd/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈiːzənəbəl/ /dˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bee-YOND uh REE-zuh-nuh-buhl DOWT
UK
bee-YOND uh REE-zuh-nuh-buhl DOWT
Listen in Context
The jury must be sure beyond a reasonable doubt to find the defendant guilty.
It must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt that he committed the crime.
The judge explained the meaning of beyond a reasonable doubt to the jury.
Unless the case is proved beyond a reasonable doubt, the accused must go free.