How to pronounce adoptees
Say it like uh-DAHP-teez. Adoptees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAHP).
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- uh
- DAHP
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adoptees 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.
- DAHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of adoptees
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-DOP-teez.
What does adoptees mean?
- plural of adoptee How to pronounce adoptee
Questions about saying adoptees
How do you pronounce adoptees?
Say uh-DAHP-teez. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɑpˌtiz/. In British English it is /əˈdɒpˌtiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adoptees?
Adoptees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAHP). Broken into parts: uh · DAHP · teez.
Is adoptees 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 /əˈdɒpˌtiːz/ (uh-DOP-teez).