How to pronounce adjustment
Say it like uh-JUHST-munt. Adjustment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHST).
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- uh
- JUHST
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjustment 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.
- JUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adjustment
American and British speakers say adjustment in essentially the same way: /əˈdʒʌstmənt/ in the US and /əˈdʒʌstmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-JUHST-munt.
What does adjustment mean?
- making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
- the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
- the act of adjusting something to match a standard
Where does adjustment come from?
From French ajustement, or else adjust + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying adjustment
How do you pronounce adjustment?
Say uh-JUHST-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒʌstmənt/. In British English it is /əˈdʒʌstmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjustment?
Adjustment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHST). Broken into parts: uh · JUHST · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say adjustment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdʒʌstmənt/ and the British form is /əˈdʒʌstmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.