adulthood

/əˈdʌltˌhʊd/

Syllables a·dult·hood

Stress a-DULT-hood

Phonics Breakdown

a

/ə/

schwa

dult

/dʌlt/

short u

hood

/hʊd/

short oo

Meaning

the period of being an adult; maturity

Sound Reference

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a=/ə/(about) + dult=/dʌlt/(adult) + hood=/hʊd/(hood)

Example

Adulthood brings new responsibilities and choices.