How to pronounce inadequately
Say it like in-AD-uh-kwut-lee. Inadequately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AD).
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- in
- AD
- uh
- kwut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inadequately pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- kwutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inadequately
American and British speakers say inadequately in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈnædəkwətli/ in the US and /ˌɪˈnædəkwətli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-AD-uh-kwut-lee.
What does inadequately mean?
- In an inadequate manner.
Where does inadequately come from?
From inadequate + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying inadequately
How do you pronounce inadequately?
Say in-AD-uh-kwut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnædəkwətli/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnædəkwətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inadequately?
Inadequately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AD). Broken into parts: in · AD · uh · kwut · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say inadequately the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈnædəkwətli/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈnædəkwətli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.