How to pronounce adjourning
Say it like uh-JUR-ning. Adjourning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUR).
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- uh
- JUR
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjourning 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.
- JURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adjourning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-JUR-ning.
What does adjourning mean?
- present participle and gerund of adjourn How to pronounce adjourn
Words that rhyme with adjourning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adjourning.
Questions about saying adjourning
How do you pronounce adjourning?
Say uh-JUR-ning. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒɝnɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈdʒɜːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjourning?
Adjourning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUR). Broken into parts: uh · JUR · ning.
Is adjourning 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 /əˈdʒɜːnɪŋ/ (uh-JUR-ning).