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How to pronounce:
just
Phonetic Transcription:
dʒʌst
Examples:
It's just happed at a difficult time for us right now.
The invention of the cotton gin came just at the right time.
Well, you'd be nuts not to focus your enlarger and time it just right.
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Common mistakes of just pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "just" with a long vowel sound, like "joo-st." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /dʒʌst/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound, as in "cup."
- Overemphasizing the "t": Many speakers stress the "t" in "just," making it sound too harsh, like "jus-t." The correct pronunciation is smoother, /dʒʌst/, without a pronounced pause. Tip: Practice saying "just" quickly to soften the "t."
- Dropping the "j" sound: Some people omit the initial "j" sound, pronouncing it as "ust." This is not accurate. The correct pronunciation starts with /dʒ/. Tip: Think of "jump" to help remember to include the "j" sound.
- Confusing with "just" and "juste": Learners sometimes mix up "just" with the French word "juste," which has different sounds. "Just" is pronounced /dʒʌst/, while "juste" is pronounced /ʒyst/. Tip: Remember that "just" has a short "u" and starts with /dʒ/.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "jus-T." "Just" is a one-syllable word, pronounced /dʒʌst/. Tip: Practice saying "just" in isolation to ensure you're using the correct stress pattern.