How do you pronounce "justice"?

In American English: /ˈdʒʌstəs/ (JUHST-uhs). In British English: /dʒˈɐstɪs/ (J). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒʌstəs/ (JUHST-uhs). In Australian English: /dʒˈʌstɪs/ (J-uhst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒʌstəs/ (JUHST-uhs), while in British English it's /dʒˈɐstɪs/ (J).

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justice

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/ˈdʒʌstəs/

JUHST-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

dʒʌstjus·əstice

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