justify

/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

Syllables jus·ti·fy

Stress JUS-ti-fy

Phonics Breakdown

jus

/dʒʌs/

short u

ti

/tɪ/

short i

fy

/faɪ/

long y

Meaning

to show or prove that something is right or reasonable

Sound Reference

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jus=/dʒʌs/(just) + ti=/tɪ/(tip) + fy=/faɪ/(fly)

Example

She tried to justify her decision.