What does adjacent mean?
1a : not distant : nearby the city and adjacent suburbs. b : having a common endpoint or border adjacent lots adjacent sides of a triangle. c : immediately preceding or following. 2 of two angles : having the vertex and one side in common.
What is the correct pronunciation of adjacent?
Here are 4 tips that should help you perfect your pronunciation of ‘adjacent‘: Break ‘adjacent‘ down into sounds: [UH] + [JAY] + [SUHNT] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. Record yourself saying ‘adjacent‘ in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.
Is D silent in adjacent?
A: The “d” isn’t silent in these words. It’s built into the letter “j” as pronounced in modern English. Such words include “adjacent,” “adjective,” “adjoin,” “adjourn,” “adjudicate,” “adjunct,” “adjure,” “adjust,” and “adjutant.”