How to pronounce adjusting
Say it like uh-JUHS-ting. Adjusting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHS).
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- uh
- JUHS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjusting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adjusting
American and British speakers say adjusting in essentially the same way: /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-JUHS-ting.
What does adjusting mean?
Words that rhyme with adjusting
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Questions about saying adjusting
How do you pronounce adjusting?
Say uh-JUHS-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjusting?
Adjusting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHS). Broken into parts: uh · JUHS · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say adjusting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.