How to pronounce adept
Say it like uh-DEPT. Adept has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEPT).
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- uh
- DEPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adept 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.
- DEPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of adept
American and British speakers say adept in essentially the same way: /əˈdɛpt/ in the US and /əˈdɛpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DEPT.
What does adept mean?
- Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient.
- One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient“adepts in philosophy”
Where does adept come from?
Borrowed from French adepte, from Latin adeptus (“who has achieved”), the past participle of adipisci (“to attain”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with adept
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Questions about saying adept
How do you pronounce adept?
Say uh-DEPT. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɛpt/. In British English it is /əˈdɛpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adept?
Adept has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEPT). Broken into parts: uh · DEPT.
Do Americans and Brits say adept the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdɛpt/ and the British form is /əˈdɛpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.