How many syllables in adjustment?

Syllables in adjustment

3

ad·just·ment

Adjustment has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say adjustment

Pronunciation/əˈdʒʌstmənt/
3 syllables, ad-JUST-ment · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say adjustment slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ad, just, ment. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with adjustment

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Questions

How many syllables are in adjustment?
Adjustment has three syllables.
How do you divide adjustment into syllables?
Adjustment divides as ad-just-ment.
Which syllable is stressed in adjustment?
The second syllable (ad-JUST-ment).

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