How do you pronounce "adjust"?

In American English: /əˈdʒʌst/ (uh-JUHST). In British English: /ədʒˈɐst/ (UHJ). In Canadian English: /əˈdʒʌst/ (uh-JUHST). In Australian English: /ɐdʒˈʌst/ (ⱯJ).

Is "adjust" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈdʒʌst/ (uh-JUHST), while in British English it's /ədʒˈɐst/ (UHJ).

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/əˈdʒʌst/

uh-JUHST

Syllable Breakdown

əad·dʒʌstjust

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Last updated: 2026-02-12