How to pronounce adapted
Say it like uh-DAP-tid. Adapted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP).
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- uh
- DAP
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adapted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adapted
American and British speakers say adapted in essentially the same way: /əˈdæptɪd/ in the US and /əˈdæptɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DAP-tid.
What does adapted mean?
- changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose“seeds precisely adapted to the area”“instructions altered to suit the children's different ages”
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Questions about saying adapted
How do you pronounce adapted?
Say uh-DAP-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈdæptɪd/. In British English it is /əˈdæptɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adapted?
Adapted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP). Broken into parts: uh · DAP · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say adapted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdæptɪd/ and the British form is /əˈdæptɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.