To pronounce "adjourning", say ADJ-ourn-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
adjourning
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ADJ-ourn-ing
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"adjourning" has 3 syllables: adj-ourn-ing. It rhymes with yearning and discerning, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The trial was adjourned for a week.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Adjourning" has 3 syllables: adj · ourn · ing.
Adjourning: To postpone.
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