How to pronounce adjustable
Say it like uh-JUHS-tuh-bul. Adjustable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHS).
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- uh
- JUHS
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjustable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adjustable
American and British speakers say adjustable in essentially the same way: /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/ in the US and /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-JUHS-tuh-bul.
What does adjustable mean?
- capable of being changed so as to match or fit“adjustable seat belts”
- capable of being regulated“adjustable interest rates”
Where does adjustable come from?
From adjust + -able.
Questions about saying adjustable
How do you pronounce adjustable?
Say uh-JUHS-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjustable?
Adjustable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHS). Broken into parts: uh · JUHS · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say adjustable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/ and the British form is /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.