How to Pronounce Adjoint

To pronounce "adjoint", say ADJ-oint — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈædʒ.ɔɪnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈædʒ.ɔɪnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adjoint”

"adjoint" has 2 syllables: adj-oint.

What does adjoint mean?

noun

  1. The transpose of the cofactor matrix of a given square matrix.
  2. (of a matrix) Transpose conjugate.

adjective

  1. Used in certain contexts, in each case involving a pair of transformations, one of which is, or is analogous to, conjugation (either inner automorphism or complex conjugation).
  2. (of a functor) That is related to another functor by an adjunction.

Synonyms

adjunct

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adjoint"?▾

"Adjoint" has 2 syllables: adj · oint.

What is the IPA transcription of "adjoint"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adjoint" is /ˈædʒ.ɔɪnt/.

What does "adjoint" mean?▾

Adjoint: The transpose of the cofactor matrix of a given square matrix.

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