3 syllables: ad, just, ed. Stress on just.
uh-JUHS-tid
/əˈdʒʌstɪd/
adjusted is pronounced uh-JUHS-tid (/əˈdʒʌstɪd/). It has three syllables (ad-just-ed), with the stress on "just". Adjusted describes something that has been changed or modified to fit a specific need or condition. It implies a careful, often minor alteration rather than a complete overhaul, and is commonly used in technical, financial, or everyday contexts to indicate tailoring for precision or suitability.
Adjusted describes something that has been changed or modified to fit a specific need or condition. It implies a careful, often minor alteration rather than a complete overhaul, and is commonly used in technical, financial, or everyday contexts to indicate tailoring for precision or suitability.
"The thermostat was adjusted to maintain a steady temperature."
"Her clothing was adjusted to fit more comfortably before the interview."
"The project timeline was adjusted after new funding became available."
Pronounce as ə-DJUS-tid, with the primary stress on the second syllable. IPA: US/UK/AU /əˈdʒʌs.tɪd/. Start with a schwa, then the /dʒ/ sound as in judge, followed by /ʌ/ as in cup, a light /s/ or /z/ glide, and end with a clear /tɪd/.
Two frequent errors are misplacing the stress (e.g., ad-JUST-ed) and mispronouncing the /dʒ/ as a hard /d/ or /tʃ/. Another trap is reducing the /ɪ/ in the final syllable or slurring it into /əd/. Correction tips: keep stress on the second syllable, ensure /dʒ/ is a single affricate, and articulate /tɪd/ with a crisp /t/ before a clear /ɪ/ and light /d/.
US/UK/AU share /əˈdʒʌs.tɪd/ but with subtle shifts: US often has a slightly tenser /ɪ/ in the final vowel and a quicker transition between /ʒ/ and /s/; UK vowels may be a touch broader with less rhoticity on unstressed vowels; AU tends to a more centralized /ə/ and slightly lighter /t/ realization in some speakers. Overall, the placement of primary stress remains on the second syllable.
The difficulty lies in the consonant cluster /dʒ/ followed by /s/ within a stressed syllable and the trailing /tɪd/. It requires precise alveopalatal articulation and a crisp /t/ closure, which can blur in rapid speech. Also, the schwa-to-stressed transition needs control to avoid sounding like /ˈædʒʌstɪd/. Focus on keeping the /dʒ/ as a single sound and landing /tɪd/ cleanly.
A unique angle is recognizing the two-stressed syllable pattern where the second syllable carries the primary stress. Some speakers might vocalize the /t/ softly or as a flap in rapid speech; however, maintaining a crisp /t/ helps keep the syllable boundary clear and prevents the final /d/ from lapping into a following syllable.
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Adjusted derives from the verb adjust, which comes from Middle English adjoosten, a blend of ad- (toward) and joosten (to place, set). The sense evolved from “to fix” or “to put into proper relation” to “to alter to suit conditions.” The noun form adjustment shows up in the 15th century, while the past participle adjusted appears in early modern English. The core idea has always been about bringing something into proper alignment or configuration, whether in gear, stance, or expectations. Over time, the term broadened from mechanical or spatial alignment to include modifications in plans, measurements, or behavior, reflecting a general human need to tailor elements to situational requirements.
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