To pronounce "adapter", say AD-apt-er — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈdaptə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈdaptə/
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"adapter" has 3 syllables: ad-apt-er. It rhymes with chapter and raptor, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: adaptor — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“He was an able adapter, and could easily adjust to the differences when the company changed ownership.”
“The critic gave rave reviews to the adapter of the ancient play, who worked to give the text more relevance to the modern day.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Adapter" has 3 syllables: ad · apt · er.
The IPA transcription of "adapter" is /əˈdaptə/.
Adapter: One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.
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