How to pronounce adjourn
Say it like uh-JURN. Adjourn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JURN).
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- uh
- JURN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjourn 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.
- JURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of adjourn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-JURN.
What does adjourn mean?
- To postpone.“The trial was adjourned for a week.”
- To defer; to put off temporarily or indefinitely.
- To end or suspend an event.“The court will adjourn for lunch.”
Where does adjourn come from?
From Middle English ajournen, from Old French ajorner (French ajourner), from the phrase a jor (nomé) ("to an (appointed) day").
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Words that rhyme with adjourn
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Questions about saying adjourn
How do you pronounce adjourn?
Say uh-JURN. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒɝn/. In British English it is /əˈdʒɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjourn?
Adjourn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JURN). Broken into parts: uh · JURN.
Is adjourn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈdʒɜːn/ (uh-JURN).