How do you pronounce "adult"?

In American English: /əˈdʌlt/ (uh-DUHLT). In British English: /ˈadʌlt/ (AD). In Canadian English: /əˈdʌlt/ (uh-DUHLT). In Australian English: /ˈadʌlt/ (AD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈdʌlt/ (uh-DUHLT), while in British English it's /ˈadʌlt/ (AD).

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adult

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/əˈdʌlt/

uh-DUHLT

Syllable Breakdown

əad·dʌltult

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