American English

How to pronounce adulthood

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/əˈdəlt̚ˌhʊd̚/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

the period of life when a person is an adult

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Meanings & examples

noun

the period of life when a person is an adult

She moved to another city in adulthood.

Many people change careers during adulthood.

Common phrases & grammar

early adulthood · late adulthood · reach adulthood · in adulthood

reach adulthood

in adulthood

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