How to pronounce maladjusted
Say it like mal-uh-JUHS-tid. Maladjusted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JUHS).
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- mal
- uh
- JUHS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maladjusted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of maladjusted
American and British speakers say maladjusted in essentially the same way: /ˌmæləˈdʒʌstɪd/ in the US and /ˌmæləˈdʒʌstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-uh-JUHS-tid.
What does maladjusted mean?
- simple past and past participle of maladjust
- Adjusted badly or wrongly.
- Badly adjusted to the demands and stresses of daily living; unable to cope.
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Words that rhyme with maladjusted
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Questions about saying maladjusted
How do you pronounce maladjusted?
Say mal-uh-JUHS-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæləˈdʒʌstɪd/. In British English it is /ˌmæləˈdʒʌstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maladjusted?
Maladjusted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JUHS). Broken into parts: mal · uh · JUHS · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say maladjusted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmæləˈdʒʌstɪd/ and the British form is /ˌmæləˈdʒʌstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.