How to pronounce adjust
Say it like uh-JUHST. Adjust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHST).
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- uh
- JUHST
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- Unstressed
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- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of adjust
American and British speakers say adjust in essentially the same way: /əˈdʒʌst/ in the US and /əˈdʒʌst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-JUHST.
What does adjust mean?
- alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard“Adjust the clock, please”“correct the alignment of the front wheels”
- place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight“align the car with the curb”“align the sheets of paper on the table”
- adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions“We must adjust to the bad economic situation”
Where does adjust come from?
From Middle English ajusten, borrowed from Middle French adjuster, or Old French, from Latin ad (“to, up to, towards”) + iustus (“correct, proper, exact”); Equivalent to ad- + just.
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Words that rhyme with adjust
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Questions about saying adjust
How do you pronounce adjust?
Say uh-JUHST. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒʌst/. In British English it is /əˈdʒʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjust?
Adjust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHST). Broken into parts: uh · JUHST.
Do Americans and Brits say adjust the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdʒʌst/ and the British form is /əˈdʒʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.