How to Pronounce Adequate

To pronounce "adequate", say AD-eq-uat-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈædəˌkweɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈædəˌkweɪt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈædɪkwət/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “adequate”

"adequate" has 4 syllables: ad-eq-uat-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does adequate mean?

verb

  1. To equalize; to make adequate.
  2. To equal.

adjective

  1. Equal to or fulfilling some requirement.

    “an adequate definition”

Synonyms

acceptablecorrespondentproportionatesatisfactorysufficient

Antonyms

inadequate

Words that rhyme with adequate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

sufficientsatisfactorydecentpassableenoughcompetentcapable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adequate"?▾

"Adequate" has 4 syllables: ad · eq · uat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "adequate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adequate" is /ˈædəˌkweɪt/.

What does "adequate" mean?▾

Adequate: To equalize; to make adequate.

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