How to pronounce justifies
Say it like JUHS-tuh-fyze. Justifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHS).
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- JUHS
- tuh
- fyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Justifies 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.
- fyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of justifies
American and British speakers say justifies in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪz/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHS-tuh-fyze.
What does justifies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of justify How to pronounce justify
Questions about saying justifies
How do you pronounce justifies?
Say JUHS-tuh-fyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in justifies?
Justifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHS). Broken into parts: JUHS · tuh · fyze.
Do Americans and Brits say justifies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.