How to Pronounce Adapt

To pronounce "adapt", say AD-apt — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈdæpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈdæpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adapt”

"adapt" has 2 syllables: ad-apt. It rhymes with rapt and snapped, if that helps it stick.

What does adapt mean?

verb

  1. To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit
  2. To fit by alteration; to modify or remodel for a different purpose; to adjust

    “to adapt a story for the stage”

adjective

  1. Adapted; fit; suited; suitable.

Synonyms

proportion

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Words that rhyme with adapt

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raptsnappedtrappedwrappedstrappedchappedkidnappedhandicappedmappedentrappedlappedsapped

Related words

accommodateconformadjustrewritetranscribeembraceespouseadaptation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adapt"?▾

"Adapt" has 2 syllables: ad · apt.

What is the IPA transcription of "adapt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adapt" is /əˈdæpt/.

What does "adapt" mean?▾

Adapt: To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit

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