How to pronounce injustice
Say it like in-JUHS-tis. Injustice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHS).
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- in
- JUHS
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Injustice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of injustice
American and British speakers say injustice in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/ in the US and /ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-JUHS-tis.
What does injustice mean?
- an unjust act
- the practice of being unjust or unfair
Where does injustice come from?
From Middle English injustice, from Old French injustice, from Latin iniustitia.
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Questions about saying injustice
How do you pronounce injustice?
Say in-JUHS-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in injustice?
Injustice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHS). Broken into parts: in · JUHS · tis.
Do Americans and Brits say injustice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.