To pronounce "adorn", say AD-orn — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈdɔː(ɹ)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈdɔː(ɹ)n/
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"adorn" has 2 syllables: ad-orn. It rhymes with forlorn and scorn, if that helps it stick.
noun
verb
“a character adorned with every Christian grace”
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Adorn" has 2 syllables: ad · orn.
The IPA transcription of "adorn" is /əˈdɔː(ɹ)n/.
Adorn: Adornment
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