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How to pronounce:
justify
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ
Examples:
There was no way to justify his actions and verify his claims.
You don't have to rely on other people's opinions to justify or confirm your art.
Document the proposal and justify the selection.
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Common mistakes of justify pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "jus-TI-fy" /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ/ instead of the correct first-syllable stress. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some may pronounce "justify" with exaggerated vowels, making it sound like "joo-sti-fy" /dʒuː.stɪ.faɪ/. Tip: Keep the vowel sounds short and clear to maintain the word's natural flow.
- Dropping syllables: A common mistake is to shorten "justify" to "jus-fy" /ˈdʒʌs.faɪ/, omitting the middle syllable. Tip: Practice saying all three syllables clearly to avoid this error.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners may say "justify" with an incorrect vowel in the first syllable, like "jus-uh-fy" /ˈdʒʌs.ə.faɪ/. Tip: Focus on the "ʌ" sound in the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Mispronouncing the final "y": Some pronounce the last syllable as "fee" instead of "fai," saying "jus-ti-fee" /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.fiː/. Tip: Remember that the final sound is a diphthong, pronounced as "fai."