How to pronounce adjusted
Say it like uh-JUHS-tid. Adjusted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHS).
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- uh
- JUHS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjusted 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adjusted
American and British speakers say adjusted in essentially the same way: /əˈdʒʌstɪd/ in the US and /əˈdʒʌstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-JUHS-tid.
What does adjusted mean?
- altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation“an adjusted insurance claim”“the car runs more smoothly with the timing adjusted”
- adjusted to demands of daily living; showing emotional stability
- having achieved a comfortable relation with your environment
Words that rhyme with adjusted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adjusted.
Questions about saying adjusted
How do you pronounce adjusted?
Say uh-JUHS-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒʌstɪd/. In British English it is /əˈdʒʌstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjusted?
Adjusted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHS). Broken into parts: uh · JUHS · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say adjusted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdʒʌstɪd/ and the British form is /əˈdʒʌstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.