How to pronounce adjourned
Say it like uh-JURND. Adjourned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JURND).
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- uh
- JURND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjourned 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.
- JURNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of adjourned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-JURND.
What does adjourned mean?
- simple past and past participle of adjourn How to pronounce adjourn
- Having been adjourned; suspended or paused.
Words that rhyme with adjourned
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Questions about saying adjourned
How do you pronounce adjourned?
Say uh-JURND. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒɝnd/. In British English it is /əˈdʒɜːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjourned?
Adjourned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JURND). Broken into parts: uh · JURND.
Is adjourned 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 /əˈdʒɜːnd/ (uh-JURND).