How to Pronounce Adjoining

To pronounce "adjoining", say ADJ-oin-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ʌˈd͡ʒɔɪn.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

adjoining

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Syllables

Letters

/ʌˈd͡ʒɔɪn.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adjoining”

"adjoining" has 3 syllables: adj-oin-ing. It rhymes with joining and disappointing, if that helps it stick.

What does adjoining mean?

verb

To be in contact or connection with.
“The living room and dining room adjoin each other.”
To extend an algebraic object (e.g. a field, a ring etc.) by adding to it (an element not belonging to it) and all finite power series of (the element).

adjective

Being in contact at some point or line; joining to
“an adjoining room”

Synonyms

adjacent bordering contiguous

Antonyms

separated

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Words that rhyme with adjoining

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

joining disappointing rejoining coining enjoining groining

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adjoining"?▾

"Adjoining" has 3 syllables: adj · oin · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "adjoining"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adjoining" is /ʌˈd͡ʒɔɪn.ɪŋ/.

What does "adjoining" mean?▾

Adjoining: To be in contact or connection with.

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