How to Pronounce "magistrates"
word
ˈmædʒɪˌstɹeɪts
MAJ-uh-strayts
mˈædʒɪstɹˌeɪts
MAJ-ih-strayts
Definition
Magistrates are officials in a court, usually lower-level judges, who handle less serious criminal and civil cases.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmædʒɪˌstɹeɪts
British English
mˈædʒɪstɹˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAJ-uh-strayts
UK
MAJ-ih-strayts
Listen in Context
The magistrates listened carefully to the case.
Three magistrates work at the local court.
Magistrates often deal with minor crimes.
A panel of magistrates reached a quick verdict yesterday.