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