Juror is a person who serves on a jury, weighing evidence and delivering a verdict in a legal case. It refers to a member of a group chosen to decide matters of fact, typically in trials. The term emphasizes the role rather than the outcome, and is used across legal systems that utilize juries.
"The juror asked for clarification about the admissibility of the evidence."
"After deliberations, every juror had to agree before the verdict could be read aloud."
"The judge reminded the juror to avoid discussing the case with anyone outside the courtroom."
"Two jurors were excused due to conflicts of interest, shortening the pool for deliberations."
The word juror derives from Medieval Latin iurātor, meaning a sworn witness or one who takes an oath, from iūrāre “to swear.” In Old French, juror appeared as jureor or jurour before becoming juror in English by the 14th century. The root iūs, iūr-, meaning law or right, reflects its legal provenance. Early Middle English usage referred to any sworn participant in legal proceedings, but by the 17th–18th centuries, the term cemented its modern sense as a member of a jury. Over time, juror specifically denoted lay citizens selected to decide questions of fact. The evolution mirrors the development of jury systems where lay participation is formalized, distinct from judges, lawyers, or bailiffs. Contemporary usage remains stable: juror emphasizes the duty and role within the jury, rather than the outcome of the trial. First known use in English documentation appears in the 14th century, with related forms in legal charters and court records across medieval Europe influencing its current English spelling and pronunciation.
💡 Etymology tip: Understanding word origins can help you remember pronunciation patterns and recognize related words in the same language family.
Help others use "Juror" correctly by contributing grammar tips, common mistakes, and context guidance.
💡 These words have similar meanings to "Juror" and can often be used interchangeably.
🔄 These words have opposite meanings to "Juror" and show contrast in usage.
📚 Vocabulary tip: Learning synonyms and antonyms helps you understand nuanced differences in meaning and improves your word choice in speaking and writing.
Words that rhyme with "Juror"
-rer sounds
Practice with these rhyming pairs to improve your pronunciation consistency:
🎵 Rhyme tip: Practicing with rhyming words helps you master similar sound patterns and improves your overall pronunciation accuracy.
Pronounce as two syllables with primary stress on the first: /ˈdʒʊər.ər/ in US and UK, which can sound like JOO-er or JUR-er depending on accent. The first syllable begins with the voiced palato-alveolar affricate /dʒ/ followed by /ʊə/ (a stressed 'you-uh' sound) and ends with /r/ in rhotic accents. The second syllable is a schwa + /ɹ/ in many American pronunciations. In careful speech, ensure a crisp /ə/ in the second syllable. Audio reference: [Pronounce resources].
Common errors include: 1) Misplacing stress, saying JUR-or with secondary stress or flat intonation. 2) Turning /ʊə/ into a simple /u/ or /oʊ/, producing /ˈdʒur-ər/ instead of /ˈdʒʊər.ər/. 3) Dropping the final /r/ in non-rhotic contexts. Correction: practice the /ʊə/ diphthong clearly as /ʊə/ for the first syllable, keep the second syllable with a light schwa /ər/ or /ɚ/ depending on accent, and pronounce the final /ɹ/ in rhotic speakers. In careful phonetic practice, deposit a light /ɹ/ sound rather than a reduced vowel.
In US English, /ˈdʒʊər.ər/ with rhotic /ɹ/ in both syllables; the second syllable is /ɚ/ or /ər/ depending on the speaker. UK English typically ends with a clearer rhotic /ə/ or /əː/ plus /ɹ/ in some speakers; the non-rhotic influence may soften the final /r/ to a vowel-like sound. Australian speakers usually retain rhoticity in careful speech but often reduce the second syllable to a weaker /ə/ or /əɹ/. Focus on the first vowel sequence /ʊə/ and the final rhotic /ɹ/ where present.
The challenge lies in the /ʊə/ diphthong in the first syllable and the final rhotic /ɹ/ in many dialects. Some speakers reduce /ʊə/ toward /u/ or slip into /ɔː/ blends, and others drop or weaken the final /ɹ/, which alters meaning visibility. Mastery demands precise mouth shape for /ʊ/ followed by a gliding /ə/ in the /ʊə/ sequence, plus consistent rhotic articulation or intended vowel quality in the ending. IPA awareness helps you monitor the exact vowel movement and the alveolar/posterior tongue position for /ɹ/.
Juror contains an initial voiced affricate /dʒ/ followed by a fronted /ʊə/ sequence, then an /əɹ/ or /ər/ ending depending on the accent. The two-syllable rhythm requires a crisp onset and clear separation between syllables in careful speech. Focus on sustaining the /ʊə/ cluster without letting it blur into /uə/ or /ɔː/, and ensure the /ɹ/ at the end is audible in rhotic speakers. This combination distinguishes Juror from similar terms like ‘juror-’ vs ‘jurist’ by vowel and consonant precision.
🗣️ Voice search tip: These questions are optimized for voice search. Try asking your voice assistant any of these questions about "Juror"!
No related words found
