How to Pronounce "jedi mind trick"
expression
ˈdʒɛˌdi/ /ˈmaɪnd/ /ˈtɹɪk
JEH-dye MYND TRIK
ˈdʒɛdaɪ/ /mˈaɪnd/ /tɹˈɪk
JEH-die MYND TRIK
Definition
A 'Jedi mind trick' is a way of influencing or persuading someone effortlessly, as if by magic, originally from Star Wars where Jedi use the Force to control minds. It is now used humorously or metaphorically for clever persuasion or manipulation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɛˌdi/ /ˈmaɪnd/ /ˈtɹɪk
British English
ˈdʒɛdaɪ/ /mˈaɪnd/ /tɹˈɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEH-dye MYND TRIK
UK
JEH-die MYND TRIK
Listen in Context
He tried a Jedi mind trick to get an extra dessert.
That wasn't a real Jedi mind trick; she just asked nicely.
Sometimes I wish I had a Jedi mind trick for meetings.
Did you just pull a Jedi mind trick on your boss? He totally changed his mind!