How to Pronounce Adjacent

To pronounce "adjacent", say adj-AC-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈdʒeɪsənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈdʒeɪsənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɐdʒˈeɪsənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “adjacent”

Break "adjacent" into 3 beats and lean on "AC" — that's the stressed one.

What does adjacent mean?

adjective

  1. Lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on.
  2. Just before, after, or facing.

noun

  1. Something that lies next to something else, especially the side of a right triangle that is neither the hypotenuse nor the opposite.

preposition

  1. Next to; beside.
  2. Related to; suggestive of; bordering on.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "adjacent"?▾

To pronounce "adjacent", say adj-AC-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈdʒeɪsənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "adjacent"?▾

"Adjacent" has 3 syllables: adj · ac · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "adjacent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adjacent" is /əˈdʒeɪsənt/.

What does "adjacent" mean?▾

Adjacent: Lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on.

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