How to Pronounce Adapting

To pronounce "adapting", say AD-apt-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

AD-apt-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “adapting”

"adapting" has 3 syllables: ad-apt-ing.

What does adapting 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”

Synonyms

proportion

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Related words

accommodateconformadjustrewritetranscribeembraceespouseacclimatize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adapting"?▾

"Adapting" has 3 syllables: ad · apt · ing.

What does "adapting" mean?▾

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

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