How to pronounce adjournment
Say it like uh-JURN-munt. Adjournment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JURN).
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- uh
- JURN
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjournment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adjournment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-JURN-munt.
What does adjournment mean?
- The state of being adjourned, or action of adjourning.“At midnight we made a motion for adjournment and everyone went home tired.”
- Ampliatio.
Where does adjournment come from?
From Middle English ajournement, from Old French ajornement, from ajourner (“to postpone”) + -ment.
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Words that rhyme with adjournment
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Questions about saying adjournment
How do you pronounce adjournment?
Say uh-JURN-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒɝnmənt/. In British English it is /əˈdʒɜːnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjournment?
Adjournment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JURN). Broken into parts: uh · JURN · munt.
Is adjournment 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 /əˈdʒɜːnmənt/ (uh-JURN-munt).