How to pronounce adorn
Say it like uh-DORN. Adorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DORN).
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- uh
- DORN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adorn 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.
- DORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of adorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-DAWN.
What does adorn mean?
- To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.“a man adorned with noble statuary and columns”
Where does adorn come from?
From Middle English adornen, adournen, from Latin adōrnāre; from ad- + ōrnō (“furnish, embellish”).
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Words that rhyme with adorn
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Questions about saying adorn
How do you pronounce adorn?
Say uh-DORN. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɔrn/. In British English it is /əˈdɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adorn?
Adorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DORN). Broken into parts: uh · DORN.
Is adorn 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 /əˈdɔːn/ (uh-DAWN).