How to pronounce adit
Say it like AD-it. Adit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adit 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adit
American and British speakers say adit in essentially the same way: /ˈædɪt/ in the US and /ˈædɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-it.
What does adit mean?
- A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine, as contrasted with a shaft or vertical entry passage, used for ventilation, haulage, drainage, or other purposes.
Where does adit come from?
Borrowed from Latin aditus (“entrance, access”), from ad (“to, up to”) + itus (“going, departure”).
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Questions about saying adit
How do you pronounce adit?
Say AD-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈædɪt/. In British English it is /ˈædɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adit?
Adit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · it.
Do Americans and Brits say adit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædɪt/ and the British form is /ˈædɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.