How to pronounce maladaptable
Say it like mal-uh-DAP-tuh-bul. Maladaptable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAP).
- mal
- uh
- DAP
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maladaptable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maladaptable
American and British speakers say maladaptable in essentially the same way: /mæləˈdæptəbəl/ in the US and /mæləˈdæptəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-uh-DAP-tuh-bul.
What does maladaptable mean?
- Poorly adaptable
Where does maladaptable come from?
From mal- + adaptable.
Questions about saying maladaptable
How do you pronounce maladaptable?
Say mal-uh-DAP-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /mæləˈdæptəbəl/. In British English it is /mæləˈdæptəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maladaptable?
Maladaptable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAP). Broken into parts: mal · uh · DAP · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say maladaptable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mæləˈdæptəbəl/ and the British form is /mæləˈdæptəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.