How to pronounce justified
Say it like JUHS-tuh-fyde. Justified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHS).
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- JUHS
- tuh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Justified 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.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of justified
American and British speakers say justified in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪd/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHS-tih-fyde.
What does justified mean?
- having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
Questions about saying justified
How do you pronounce justified?
Say JUHS-tuh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in justified?
Justified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHS). Broken into parts: JUHS · tuh · fyde.
Do Americans and Brits say justified the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.