How to pronounce adjacency
Say it like uh-JAY-sun-see. Adjacency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAY).
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- uh
- JAY
- sun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjacency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of adjacency
American and British speakers say adjacency in essentially the same way: /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/ in the US and /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-JAY-sun-see.
What does adjacency mean?
- The quality of being adjacent, or near enough so as to touch.
- The programming directly before or after a commercial.
Where does adjacency come from?
From adjacence + -y.
Words that rhyme with adjacency
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adjacency.
Questions about saying adjacency
How do you pronounce adjacency?
Say uh-JAY-sun-see. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/. In British English it is /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjacency?
Adjacency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAY). Broken into parts: uh · JAY · sun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say adjacency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/ and the British form is /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.