How to Pronounce Adulthood

To pronounce "adulthood", say AD-ulth-ood — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

AD-ulth-ood

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💡 Tip for remembering “adulthood”

"adulthood" has 3 syllables: ad-ulth-ood. It rhymes with good and livelihood, if that helps it stick.

What does adulthood mean?

noun

  1. The state or condition of a human being once it has reached physical maturity, and is presumed to have reached a state of psychological maturity, to wit: once it has become an adult.
  2. The time period of a human being's majority; the time during which a human being has reached physical maturity, and ending with its death.

Antonyms

childhood

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Words that rhyme with adulthood

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goodlivelihoodfalsehoodhoodcouldbrotherhoodmisunderstoodneighborhoodshouldlikelihoodknighthoodunderstood

Related words

maturitygrown-upgrownupmatureagemajoritypubertyprime

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adulthood"?▾

"Adulthood" has 3 syllables: ad · ulth · ood.

What does "adulthood" mean?▾

Adulthood: The state or condition of a human being once it has reached physical maturity, and is presumed to have reached a state of psychological maturity, to wit: once it has become an adult.

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