How to Pronounce Just

To pronounce "just", say JUST — one syllable, IPA /d͡ʒʌst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/d͡ʒʌst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “just”

"just" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with robust and thrust, if that helps it stick.

What does just mean?

adjective

  1. Factually right, correct; factual.

    “It is a just assessment of the facts.”

  2. Rationally right, correct.

adverb

  1. Only, simply, merely.

    “He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me.”

  2. (sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.

    “Just follow the directions on the box.”

interjection

  1. Expressing dismay or discontent.

Synonyms

adequatepropercorrectrightequitablerighteousbarelyhardlyscarcelyon the dot

Antonyms

unjust

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Words that rhyme with just

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

robustthrustlusttrystmistassistnonplussedsubsisttwistpersisttrustmust

Related words

exactlypreciselyconscionablerightfulequitablegoodvirtuousfitting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "just"?▾

"Just" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "just"?▾

The IPA transcription of "just" is /d͡ʒʌst/.

What does "just" mean?▾

Just: Factually right, correct; factual.

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