How to pronounce adoptee
Say it like uh-dahp-TEE. Adoptee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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- uh
- dahp
- TEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adoptee 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.
- dahpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of adoptee
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-dop-TEE.
What does adoptee mean?
- An adopted son or daughter.
- A person who was adopted as a child.“An adult Chinese female adoptee has found her biological parents.”
- Synonym of adopter.
Where does adoptee come from?
Learned borrowing from French adoptée, feminine past participle of adopter meaning "to adopt", equivalent to adopt + -ee.
Words that rhyme with adoptee
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Questions about saying adoptee
How do you pronounce adoptee?
Say uh-dahp-TEE. The American pronunciation is /əˌdɑpˈti/. In British English it is /əˌdɒpˈtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adoptee?
Adoptee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: uh · dahp · TEE.
Is adoptee pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˌdɒpˈtiː/ (uh-dop-TEE).