How to pronounce adequacy
Say it like AD-uh-kwuh-see. Adequacy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- uh
- kwuh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adequacy 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of adequacy
American and British speakers say adequacy in essentially the same way: /ˈædəkwəsi/ in the US and /ˈædəkwəsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-uh-kwuh-see.
What does adequacy mean?
- The quality of being sufficient, adequate or able to meet the needs.“His zeal is, of course, unquestionable; his adequacy, however, I doubt.”
Where does adequacy come from?
From adequ(ate) + -acy.
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Questions about saying adequacy
How do you pronounce adequacy?
Say AD-uh-kwuh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈædəkwəsi/. In British English it is /ˈædəkwəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adequacy?
Adequacy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · uh · kwuh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say adequacy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædəkwəsi/ and the British form is /ˈædəkwəsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.