How to Pronounce "adoption"
word
/əˈdɑpʃən/
uh-DAHP-shuhn
/ɐdˈɒpʃən/
uh-DOP-shuhn
Definition
The act of legally taking another person's child into your family as your own, or the act of beginning to use something new such as an idea or method.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈdɑpʃən/
British English
/ɐdˈɒpʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-DAHP-shuhn
UK
uh-DOP-shuhn
Listen in Context
The adoption of the baby was final last week.
Adoption can change a child's life forever.
The company announced the adoption of new safety rules.
After years of waiting, their adoption process is finally over.