How to pronounce adequately

adequately

/ˈædəkwətli/

4 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈædəkwɪtli/.

/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/w/as in water	Round the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.

How do you pronounce adequately?

Adequately is pronounced /ˈædəkwətli/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈædəkwɪtli/, is also used.

How many syllables are in adequately?

Adequately has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in adequately?

The first syllable: /ˈædəkwətli/.