How to Pronounce Adept

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

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Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈdɛpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adept”

"adept" has 2 syllables: ad-ept. It rhymes with inept and precept, if that helps it stick.

What does adept mean?

noun

  1. One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient

    “adepts in philosophy”

adjective

  1. Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient

Antonyms

inept

Words that rhyme with adept

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ineptpreceptacceptinterceptpreppedleaptsweptycleptleapedweptcreptstepped

Related words

proficientexpertpracticedskilledskillfulhotshotgeniusmaven

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adept"?▾

"Adept" has 2 syllables: ad · ept.

What is the IPA transcription of "adept"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adept" is /əˈdɛpt/.

What does "adept" mean?▾

Adept: One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient

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