How to pronounce readjusting
Say it like ree-uh-JUHS-ting. Readjusting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JUHS).
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- ree
- uh
- JUHS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Readjusting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of readjusting
American and British speakers say readjusting in essentially the same way: /ˌriəˈdʒʌstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌriːəˈdʒʌstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-uh-JUHS-ting.
What does readjusting mean?
- present participle and gerund of readjust How to pronounce readjust
Words that rhyme with readjusting
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Questions about saying readjusting
How do you pronounce readjusting?
Say ree-uh-JUHS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəˈdʒʌstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌriːəˈdʒʌstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in readjusting?
Readjusting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JUHS). Broken into parts: ree · uh · JUHS · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say readjusting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriəˈdʒʌstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌriːəˈdʒʌstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.