How to pronounce unjust
Say it like un-JUHST. Unjust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHST).
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- un
- JUHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unjust pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of unjust
American and British speakers say unjust in essentially the same way: /ənˈdʒʌst/ in the US and /ənˈdʒʌst/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-JUHST.
What does unjust mean?
- Not fair, just or right.“The solution was very unjust.”
Where does unjust come from?
From un- + just.
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Words that rhyme with unjust
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Questions about saying unjust
How do you pronounce unjust?
Say un-JUHST. The American pronunciation is /ənˈdʒʌst/. In British English it is /ənˈdʒʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unjust?
Unjust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHST). Broken into parts: un · JUHST.
Do Americans and Brits say unjust the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈdʒʌst/ and the British form is /ənˈdʒʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.