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.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈdʒɝnd/
British English
/ɐdʒˈɜːnd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-JURND
UK
uh-JURND
Listen in Context
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.