How Many Syllables In “just”?
1syllable
“just” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
just
/dʒʌst/ UK /dʒʌst/ US
Stress
“just” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/dʒʌst/
Division By Letters
just
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Just
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dʒ | ʌ | st | CVCC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /dʒʌst/ | /dʒʌst/ | 1 |
| Weak form | /dʒəst/ | /dʒəst/ | 1 |
| Adjective (fair, right) | /dʒʌst/ | /dʒʌst/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in just?
“just” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /dʒʌst/.
What is the syllable structure of just?
“just” has the structure CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.