English pronunciation · Words Starting with J
Just Pronunciation
Just is pronounced JUHST, IPA /ˈdʒəst/.
JUHST
US /ˈdʒəst/ · UK /ˈdʒʌst/
Syllables: JUHST (1 syllable)
adverb and adjective: Only, exactly, or very recently as an adverb; fair and deserved as an adjective.
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Two Ways to Say Just
The pronunciation changes with the meaning or the part of speech. The form above is the most common; the others are:
- jist, the reduced form heard in fast and regional speech: /dʒɪst/
Just in a Sentence
- I just need five more minutes.
- She had just left when you called.
- It was a just decision, however unpopular.
Common Mispronunciations of Just
Not YUHST
English j is the sound starting jug, not the y of yacht. This substitution is common among speakers of German and the Slavic languages.
Not JOOST
The u is the uh of cup, not the oo of boot. Just, dust and trust all share it.
Tip: In relaxed speech the vowel often flattens to jist or even jest, and the t can disappear before another consonant.
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