How to Pronounce Adjusted

To pronounce "adjusted", say ADJ-ust-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈdʒʌstɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈdʒʌstɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adjusted”

"adjusted" has 3 syllables: adj-ust-ed. It rhymes with encrusted and disgusted, if that helps it stick.

What does adjusted mean?

verb

  1. To modify.

    “Morimoto's recipes are adjusted to suit the American palate.”

  2. To improve or rectify.

    “He adjusted his initial conclusion to reflect the new data.”

adjective

  1. Which has been compensated in order to avoid bias.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with adjusted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

encrusteddisgustedmaladjustedbustedcrustedvistaedgustedrustedentrustedtrusteddistrustedfusted

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adjusted"?▾

"Adjusted" has 3 syllables: adj · ust · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "adjusted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adjusted" is /əˈdʒʌstɪd/.

What does "adjusted" mean?▾

Adjusted: To modify.

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