How to Pronounce "adjournment"
word
əˈdʒɝnmənt
uh-JURN-muhnt
ɐdʒˈɜːnmənt
uh-JURN-muhnt
Definition
An adjournment is the act of pausing or ending a meeting, court session, or other formal gathering, usually with the intention to continue it later.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈdʒɝnmənt
British English
ɐdʒˈɜːnmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-JURN-muhnt
UK
uh-JURN-muhnt
Listen in Context
The meeting ended with an adjournment until tomorrow.
After lunch, the court announced an adjournment.
The chairman called for an adjournment of the session.
Let's move for adjournment if there are no more questions.