How to pronounce unjustly
Say it like un-JUHST-lee. Unjustly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHST).
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- un
- JUHST
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unjustly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unjustly
American and British speakers say unjustly in essentially the same way: /ənˈdʒʌstli/ in the US and /ənˈdʒʌstli/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-JUHST-lee.
What does unjustly mean?
- In an unjust manner.“unjustly punished”
Where does unjustly come from?
From unjust + -ly or un- + justly.
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Questions about saying unjustly
How do you pronounce unjustly?
Say un-JUHST-lee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈdʒʌstli/. In British English it is /ənˈdʒʌstli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unjustly?
Unjustly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHST). Broken into parts: un · JUHST · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unjustly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈdʒʌstli/ and the British form is /ənˈdʒʌstli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.