How to Pronounce "adjourned"

word

/əˈdʒɝnd/

uh-JURND

/ɐdʒˈɜːnd/

uh-JURND

Definition

Stopped a meeting or court session with the intention of continuing it later. Often used in legal, business, or formal meeting contexts.

American English

/əˈdʒɝnd/

British English

/ɐdʒˈɜːnd/

uh-JURND

The meeting was adjourned until tomorrow.

Court is adjourned for lunch.

The session was adjourned by the chairman.

Let's continue this discussion tomorrow—it's been adjourned for now.