How to pronounce adulthood
Say it like uh-DUHLT-huud. Adulthood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHLT).
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- uh
- DUHLT
- huud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adulthood 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.
- DUHLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- huudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of adulthood
American and British speakers say adulthood in essentially the same way: /əˈdʌltˌhʊd/ in the US and /əˈdʌltˌhʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DUHLT-huud.
What does adulthood mean?
- the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
- the state (and responsibilities) of a person who has attained maturity
Where does adulthood come from?
From adult + -hood.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying adulthood
How do you pronounce adulthood?
Say uh-DUHLT-huud. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʌltˌhʊd/. In British English it is /əˈdʌltˌhʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adulthood?
Adulthood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHLT). Broken into parts: uh · DUHLT · huud.
Do Americans and Brits say adulthood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdʌltˌhʊd/ and the British form is /əˈdʌltˌhʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.