How to Pronounce Adoption

To pronounce "adoption", say AD-opt-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈdɒp.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈdɒp.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adoption”

"adoption" has 3 syllables: ad-opt-ion. It rhymes with option, if that helps it stick.

What does adoption mean?

noun

  1. The act of adopting.
  2. The state of being adopted; the acceptance of a child of other parents as if he or she were one's own child.

    “A Chinese baby girl was given away for adoption.”

Words that rhyme with adoption

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

acceptanceborrowingadopteradoptiveadopteeadoptespousaldomestication

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adoption"?▾

"Adoption" has 3 syllables: ad · opt · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "adoption"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adoption" is /əˈdɒp.ʃən/.

What does "adoption" mean?▾

Adoption: The act of adopting.

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