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