How to Pronounce Adapted

To pronounce "adapted", say AD-apt-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈdæptɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈdæptɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adapted”

"adapted" has 3 syllables: ad-apt-ed.

What does adapted 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. Having been subject to an alteration or change to fit a different circumstance or medium.

    “That movie was an adapted novel.”

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adapted"?▾

"Adapted" has 3 syllables: ad · apt · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "adapted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adapted" is /əˈdæptɪd/.

What does "adapted" mean?▾

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

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