How to pronounce readjusted
Say it like ree-uh-JUHS-tid. Readjusted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JUHS).
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- ree
- uh
- JUHS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Readjusted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 readjusted
American and British speakers say readjusted in essentially the same way: /ˌriəˈdʒʌstɪd/ in the US and /ˌriːəˈdʒʌstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-uh-JUHS-tid.
What does readjusted mean?
- simple past and past participle of readjust How to pronounce readjust
Words that rhyme with readjusted
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Questions about saying readjusted
How do you pronounce readjusted?
Say ree-uh-JUHS-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəˈdʒʌstɪd/. In British English it is /ˌriːəˈdʒʌstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in readjusted?
Readjusted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JUHS). Broken into parts: ree · uh · JUHS · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say readjusted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriəˈdʒʌstɪd/ and the British form is /ˌriːəˈdʒʌstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.