How to Pronounce "adolescents"
word
ˌædəˈɫɛsənts/, /ˌædoʊˈɫɛsənts
ad-uh-LES-ents
ˌædəlˈɛsənts
ad-uh-LES-ents
Definition
Adolescents are young people who are no longer children but not yet adults, usually between the ages of 10 and 19.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌædəˈɫɛsənts/, /ˌædoʊˈɫɛsənts
British English
ˌædəlˈɛsənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ad-uh-LES-ents
UK
ad-uh-LES-ents
Listen in Context
Many adolescents like to spend time with their friends after school.
The doctor studies the health of adolescents.
Schools have special programs for adolescents.
During puberty, adolescents can go through many emotional changes.