How to pronounce readjustment
Say it like ree-uh-JUHST-munt. Readjustment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JUHST).
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- ree
- uh
- JUHST
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Readjustment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of readjustment
American and British speakers say readjustment in essentially the same way: /riəˈdʒʌstmənt/ in the US and /riəˈdʒʌstmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-uh-JUHST-munt.
What does readjustment mean?
- A second or subsequent adjustment.
Where does readjustment come from?
From re- + adjustment.
Questions about saying readjustment
How do you pronounce readjustment?
Say ree-uh-JUHST-munt. The American pronunciation is /riəˈdʒʌstmənt/. In British English it is /riəˈdʒʌstmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in readjustment?
Readjustment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JUHST). Broken into parts: ree · uh · JUHST · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say readjustment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riəˈdʒʌstmənt/ and the British form is /riəˈdʒʌstmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.