How to pronounce "adjust"

adjust

Noun
American
/əˈdʒʌst/

Syllable Breakdown

ad just

How natives say adjust

British
/əˈdʒʌst/

Syllable Breakdown

ad just

How natives say adjust

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a soft 'ə' sound, like 'uh'.

  • Move to 'dʒ', similar to the 'j' in 'jump'.

  • End with 'ʌst', where 'ʌ' sounds like 'u' in 'hut', followed by 'st'.

Common Mistakes

  • ad-jest (incorrect vowel in second syllable)

  • ad-ust (missing 'j' sound)

  • a-just (incorrect stress on first syllable)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a soft 'ə', like 'uh'.

  • Move to 'dʒ', similar to the 'j' in 'jump'.

  • End with 'ʌst', where 'ʌ' sounds like 'u' in 'hut', followed by 'st'.

common mistakes

  • ad-jest (incorrect vowel in second syllable)

  • ad-ust (missing 'j' sound)

  • a-just (incorrect stress on first syllable)

FAQ

Why is the 'dʒ' sound difficult?

It combines 'd' and 'j' and is not in some languages.

Where is the stress in 'adjust'?

The stress is on the second syllable, 'just'.

Is there a silent letter?

No, all letters are pronounced clearly.

Definition

adjust

To change something slightly to improve it.

Word Family

adjustment

/əˈdʒʌstmənt/

noun

A change made to correct

Example: Make an adjustment to the mirror.

adjustable

/əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

adjective

Able to be changed

Example: The seat is adjustable.

readjust

/ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

verb

Adjust again

Example: I had to readjust my expectations.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Differences with 'adjustment'

- 'mənt' ending adds a syllable.

Differences with 'adjustable'

- Added 'əbl' syllable at the end.

Differences with 'readjust'

- Prefix 'riː' adds a syllable and stress.

Pro Tips

Tip on Stress

Remember, the stress is on 'just', not 'ad'.

Tip on 'dʒ' Sound

Practice the 'dʒ' sound by saying words like 'judge' or 'jump'.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Adjust

ability

/əˈbɪləti/

accessory

/əkˈsɛsəri/

adapt

/əˈdæpt/

advance

/ədˈvæns/

also

/ˈɔl.soʊ/

alter

/ˈɔltər/

apparatus

/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

appliance

/əˈplaɪəns/

Other Categories

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adjoin

abroad

agenda