American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'adult' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "adult" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "adult"

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Simple pronunciation
uh-duhlt
IPA transcription
/əˈdəlt̚/
Word frequency
2,388th

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What does "adult" mean?

  1. a person or animal that is fully grown

Examples of "adult" in a sentence

  • The theme park offers discounted tickets for adults.
  • At 18, you legally become an adult.
  • She feels like a responsible adult in her new job.

How common is "adult"?

Adult is the 2,388th most common word in English.

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