How to Pronounce Inadequate

To pronounce "inadequate", say IN-ad-eq-uat-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈædəkwɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪnˈædəkwɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inadequate”

"inadequate" has 5 syllables: in-ad-eq-uat-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does inadequate mean?

noun

  1. An individual who is inadequate.

adjective

  1. Not adequate; not fit for the purpose

    “inadequate representation”

Synonyms

deficientinsufficient

Words that rhyme with inadequate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

insufficientincompetentdeficientundermannedunderstaffedshort-staffedlackingincapable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inadequate"?▾

"Inadequate" has 5 syllables: in · ad · eq · uat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "inadequate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inadequate" is /ɪnˈædəkwɪt/.

What does "inadequate" mean?▾

Inadequate: An individual who is inadequate.

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