How to pronounce adepts
Say it like AD-epts. Adepts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- epts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adepts 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.
- eptsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of adepts
American and British speakers say adepts in essentially the same way: /ˈædɛpts/ in the US and /ˈædɛpts/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-epts.
What does adepts mean?
- plural of adept How to pronounce adept
Questions about saying adepts
How do you pronounce adepts?
Say AD-epts. The American pronunciation is /ˈædɛpts/. In British English it is /ˈædɛpts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adepts?
Adepts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · epts.
Do Americans and Brits say adepts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædɛpts/ and the British form is /ˈædɛpts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.