How to pronounce giusto
Say it like JOO-stoh. Giusto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- stoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Giusto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- stohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of giusto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOO-stoh.
What does giusto mean?
- strict, exact.
- Following a tempo marking strictly or exactly.
Where does giusto come from?
Borrowed from Italian giusto (“right, just”).
Questions about saying giusto
How do you pronounce giusto?
Say JOO-stoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒustoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːstəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in giusto?
Giusto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · stoh.
Is giusto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒuːstəʊ/ (JOO-stoh).