How to Pronounce Adjunct

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈædʒ.ʌŋkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adjunct”

"adjunct" has 2 syllables: adj-unct. It rhymes with defunct and tinct, if that helps it stick.

What does adjunct mean?

noun

  1. An appendage; something attached to something else in a subordinate capacity.
  2. A person associated with another, usually in a subordinate position; a colleague.

adjective

  1. Connected in a subordinate function.
  2. Added to a faculty or staff in a secondary position.

Synonyms

additionsupplement

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Words that rhyme with adjunct

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

defuncttinctunkedkinkedtrunkedclunkedchinkedskunkedjunkedflunkedbunkeddunked

Related words

accessoryappurtenantancillarysubsidiaryauxiliaryadjuvantsupportiveassistant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adjunct"?▾

"Adjunct" has 2 syllables: adj · unct.

What is the IPA transcription of "adjunct"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adjunct" is /ˈædʒ.ʌŋkt/.

What does "adjunct" mean?▾

Adjunct: An appendage; something attached to something else in a subordinate capacity.

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