How to pronounce adaption
Say it like uh-DAP-shun. Adaption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP).
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- uh
- DAP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adaption 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adaption
American and British speakers say adaption in essentially the same way: /əˈdæpʃən/ in the US and /əˈdæpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DAP-shun.
What does adaption mean?
- Alternative form of adaptation.
Words that rhyme with adaption
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adaption.
Questions about saying adaption
How do you pronounce adaption?
Say uh-DAP-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˈdæpʃən/. In British English it is /əˈdæpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adaption?
Adaption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP). Broken into parts: uh · DAP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say adaption the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdæpʃən/ and the British form is /əˈdæpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.