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How to pronounce readjust

Say it like ree-uh-JUHST. Readjust has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JUHST).

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US American/ˌriəˈdʒʌst/ree-uh-JUHST
UK British/ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/ree-uh-JUHST
  • ree
  • uh
  • JUHST
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Readjust pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. JUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.

American vs British pronunciation of readjust

American and British speakers say readjust in essentially the same way: /ˌriəˈdʒʌst/ in the US and /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/ in the UK.

British respelling: ree-uh-JUHST.

What does readjust mean?

verb
  1. To adjust again.

Where does readjust come from?

From re- + adjust.

Words that rhyme with readjust

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Questions about saying readjust

How do you pronounce readjust?

Say ree-uh-JUHST. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəˈdʒʌst/. In British English it is /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in readjust?

Readjust has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JUHST). Broken into parts: ree · uh · JUHST.

Do Americans and Brits say readjust the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriəˈdʒʌst/ and the British form is /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).