How to Pronounce Adjourns

To pronounce "adjourns", say ADJ-ourns — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

ADJ-ourns

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💡 Tip for remembering “adjourns”

"adjourns" has 2 syllables: adj-ourns. It rhymes with concerns and spurns, if that helps it stick.

What does adjourns mean?

verb

  1. To postpone.

    “The trial was adjourned for a week.”

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

Words that rhyme with adjourns

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concernsspurnsyearnsdiscernsburnsreturnsfernsturnschurnsearnsoverturnsdownturns

Related words

withdrawretirerecessdefersdelayspostponesreconvenesconvenes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adjourns"?▾

"Adjourns" has 2 syllables: adj · ourns.

What does "adjourns" mean?▾

Adjourns: To postpone.

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