About "justice"
How to Split "justice" into Syllables
The word justice is divided into 3 syllables: ju·sti·ce. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- ju — 1st syllable
- sti — 2nd syllable
- ce — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of justice:
- IPA: /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪs/
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📖 Definitions
- justice (countable and uncountable, plural justices)
- The state or characteristic of being just or fair.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English justice, from Old French justise, justice (Modern French justice), from Latin iūstitia (“righteousness, equity”), from iūstus (“just”), from iūs (“right”), from Proto-Italic *jowos, perhaps literally "sacred formula", a word peculiar to Latin (not general Italic) that originated in the religious cults, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂yew-. Doublet of Justitia. Partly displaced native Old English rihtwīsnes (Modern English righteousness < rightwiseness). Inherit...
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Understanding how to break down justice into syllables helps with:
- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
- Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
- Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
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- Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness
📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare justice with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| justice | 3 | ju·sti·ce |
| jiujitsu | 3 | jiu-jit-su |
| judge | 2 | jud-ge |
| judicious | 3 | ju-di-cious |
| Judges | 2 | jud-ges |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to justice:
just, juster, Justin, jussive, justify, Justine, justified, Justinian.