How to Pronounce Adjourned

To pronounce "adjourned", say ADJ-ourn-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ADJ-ourn-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “adjourned”

"adjourned" has 3 syllables: adj-ourn-ed. It rhymes with unconcerned and discerned, if that helps it stick.

What does adjourned mean?

verb

  1. To postpone.

    “The trial was adjourned for a week.”

  2. To defer; to put off temporarily or indefinitely.

adjective

  1. (of a meeting, event or trial) Having been adjourned; suspended or paused.

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Words that rhyme with adjourned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unconcerneddiscernedconcernedspurnedburnedturnedunearnedreturnedearnedchurnedinternedsunburned

Related words

withdrawretirerecessadjournmentdefermentpostponementpostponesuspended

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adjourned"?▾

"Adjourned" has 3 syllables: adj · ourn · ed.

What does "adjourned" mean?▾

Adjourned: To postpone.

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