How to pronounce "giusto" in English
ˈdʒuːstoʊ
JOOS·toh
Primary stress: JOOS
Hear native speakers say giusto in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “giusto”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
JOOS
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
toh
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("JOOS"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "giusto" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“you know, I'd stand in the bulk bin filling up sacks of flour, which I think they use Giusto's.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“To get our thinking lets me refer you to a book by a leading image consultant, Sylvie di Giusto.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“The Italian Navy San Giusto sailed nearly 6, 000 kilometers from the”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“But we use Giusto's sea salt, the local product.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Giusto's makes a good high performer flour.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Sara Giusto: Yes, they exist in the virtual world, but these virtual humans have an impact in our real world too.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “giusto”
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you know, I'd stand in the bulk bin filling up sacks of flour, which I think they use Giusto's.
Hear it in context: “giusto”
7 clipsThe English word “giusto” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈdʒuːstoʊ (phonetic respelling: JOOS-toh). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (JOOS · toh), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (JOOS). Grammatically, “giusto” functions as a adjective, adverb. SayItVid indexes 7 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “giusto” in natural connected speech across American (US: 7 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @24:21
“in San Francisco and just like, load up my backpack with like, you know, I'd stand in the bulk bin filling up sacks of flour, which I think they use Giusto's. which I think they use Giusto's.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @3:00
“And What do they wear? To get our thinking lets me refer you to a book by a leading image consultant, Sylvie di Giusto. a leading image consultant, Sylvie di Giusto.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @4:50
“triggered. An attack on one is an attack on all. 14 allies rush reinforcements to the north. The Italian Navy San Giusto sailed nearly 6, 000 kilometers from the Mediterranean to the Arctic operating under completely new conditions. The”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @35:38
“is that it's not iodized table salt, because that's gross. But we use Giusto's sea salt, the local product. Good stuff.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @24:12
“I would look for that flour. Giusto's makes a good high performer flour. They're local.”
Definition & Meaning: “giusto”
- strict, exact.
- Following a tempo marking strictly or exactly.
Example Sentences (2)
- “you know, I'd stand in the bulk bin filling up sacks of flour, which I think they use Giusto's.”
- “To get our thinking lets me refer you to a book by a leading image consultant, Sylvie di Giusto.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “giusto”
- Pronunciation:
- JOOS-toh
- Syllables:
- JOOS · toh
- Written Hyphenation:
- gius · to
- Primary stress:
- JOOS
- IPA:
- ˈdʒuːstoʊ
- Hear it in context
- giusto
Words that Rhyme with “giusto”
-ustoʊWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"giusto" (⁄ˈdʒuːstoʊ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "giusto" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about giusto
How do you pronounce “giusto”?
“giusto” is pronounced ⁄ˈdʒuːstoʊ⁄ (JOOS-toh). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “giusto”?
“giusto” has 2 syllables: JOOS · toh.
Where is the stress in “giusto”?
The primary stress in “giusto” is on “JOOS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “giusto” mean?
strict, exact.
How can I hear “giusto” used in real sentences?
This page has 7 real-world video examples of “giusto” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “giusto”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).