How do you pronounce "adopt"?

In American English: /əˈdɑːpt/ (uh-DAHPT). In British English: /ədˈɒpt/ (uhd-OPT). In Canadian English: /əˈdɑːpt/ (uh-DAHPT). In Australian English: /ɐdˈɒpt/ (ⱯD).

Is "adopt" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈdɑːpt/ (uh-DAHPT), while in British English it's /ədˈɒpt/ (uhd-OPT).

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adopt

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/əˈdɑːpt/

uh-DAHPT

Syllable Breakdown

əad·dɑːptopt

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Last updated: 2026-02-12