How to pronounce adam
Say it like AD-um. Adam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce adam. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AD
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adam
American and British speakers say adam in essentially the same way: /ˈædəm/ in the US and /ˈædəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-um.
What does adam mean?
- The day or night before an eve; two days or nights before a holiday, most commonly Christmas.
Where does adam come from?
From Adam in Adam and Eve as opposed to eve.
Questions about saying adam
How do you pronounce adam?
Say AD-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈædəm/. In British English it is /ˈædəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adam?
Adam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · um.
Do Americans and Brits say adam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædəm/ and the British form is /ˈædəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.