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How to pronounce unadjusted

Say it like uhn-uh-JUHS-tid. Unadjusted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JUHS).

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US American/ˌʌnəˈdʒʌstɪd/uhn-uh-JUHS-tid
UK British/ˌʌnəˈdʒʌstɪd/uhn-uh-JUHS-tid
  • uhn
  • uh
  • JUHS
  • tid
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Unadjusted pronunciation, sound by sound

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

  1. uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. JUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  4. tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of unadjusted

American and British speakers say unadjusted in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈdʒʌstɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈdʒʌstɪd/ in the UK.

British respelling: uhn-uh-JUHS-tid.

What does unadjusted mean?

adjective
  1. Not adjusted, especially not altered to fit new or changed data or circumstances
  2. Maladjusted

Where does unadjusted come from?

From un- + adjusted.

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Words that rhyme with unadjusted

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Questions about saying unadjusted

How do you pronounce unadjusted?

Say uhn-uh-JUHS-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈdʒʌstɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈdʒʌstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in unadjusted?

Unadjusted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JUHS). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · JUHS · tid.

Do Americans and Brits say unadjusted the same way?

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

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