How to pronounce justifiably
Say it like JUHS-tuh-fy-uh-blee. Justifiably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHS).
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- JUHS
- tuh
- fy
- uh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Justifiably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of justifiably
American and British speakers say justifiably in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbli/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHS-tuh-fy-uh-blee.
What does justifiably mean?
- in a justifiable manner; with justification
Where does justifiably come from?
From justifiable + -ly.
Questions about saying justifiably
How do you pronounce justifiably?
Say JUHS-tuh-fy-uh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbli/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in justifiably?
Justifiably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHS). Broken into parts: JUHS · tuh · fy · uh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say justifiably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbli/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.