How to pronounce justice
Say it like JUHS-tus. Justice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHS).
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- JUHS
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Justice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of justice
American and British speakers say justice in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌstəs/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌstɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHS-tis.
What does justice mean?
- the quality of being just or fair
- judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments
- a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
Where does justice come from?
Partly displaced native Old English rihtwīsnes (Modern English righteousness < rightwiseness).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying justice
How do you pronounce justice?
Say JUHS-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌstəs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌstɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in justice?
Justice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHS). Broken into parts: JUHS · tus.
Do Americans and Brits say justice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌstəs/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌstɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.