How to Pronounce Adjuvant

To pronounce "adjuvant", say ADJ-uv-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈædʒ.ə.vənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈædʒ.ə.vənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adjuvant”

"adjuvant" has 3 syllables: adj-uv-ant.

What does adjuvant mean?

noun

  1. Someone who helps or facilitates; an assistant, a helper.
  2. Something that enhances the effectiveness of a medical treatment; a supplementary treatment.

adjective

  1. Helping; helpful; assisting.
  2. Designating a supplementary form of treatment, especially a cancer therapy administered after removal of a primary tumour.

Synonyms

accessoryassistantattendantsatellitesecondarysubordinatesubservientsubsidiaryancillarycomplementary

Related words

auxiliaryhelpfulsupportivesubsidiaryancillaryappurtenantaccessoryadjunct

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adjuvant"?▾

"Adjuvant" has 3 syllables: adj · uv · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "adjuvant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adjuvant" is /ˈædʒ.ə.vənt/.

What does "adjuvant" mean?▾

Adjuvant: Someone who helps or facilitates; an assistant, a helper.

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