How to pronounce justifying
Say it like JUHS-tuh-fy-ing. Justifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHS).
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- JUHS
- tuh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Justifying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of justifying
American and British speakers say justifying in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHS-tuh-fy-ing.
What does justifying mean?
- present participle and gerund of justify How to pronounce justify
- A process of justification.
Questions about saying justifying
How do you pronounce justifying?
Say JUHS-tuh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in justifying?
Justifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHS). Broken into parts: JUHS · tuh · fy · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say justifying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.