How to pronounce justifiable
Say it like JUHS-tuh-fy-uh-bul. Justifiable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHS).
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- JUHS
- tuh
- fy
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Justifiable 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of justifiable
American and British speakers say justifiable in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbəl/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHS-tuh-fy-uh-bul.
What does justifiable mean?
- That can be justified.
- Describing an illegal and intentional act that is nevertheless not blameworthy, for example because its positive consequences outweighed the bad. Distinguished from excusable, describing an involuntary illegal act.“justifiable homicide”
Where does justifiable come from?
From Middle French justifiable.
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Questions about saying justifiable
How do you pronounce justifiable?
Say JUHS-tuh-fy-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in justifiable?
Justifiable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHS). Broken into parts: JUHS · tuh · fy · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say justifiable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.