How to Pronounce “adoption

word

/əˈdɑpʃən/
uh-DAHP-shuhn
/ɐdˈɒpʃən/
uh-DOP-shuhn

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.

The company announced the adoption of new safety rules.

Adoption can change a child's life forever.

After years of waiting, their adoption process is finally over.