How to pronounce maladaptive
Say it like mal-uh-DAP-tiv. Maladaptive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAP).
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- mal
- uh
- DAP
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maladaptive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malGive this part a little weight. 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of maladaptive
American and British speakers say maladaptive in essentially the same way: /ˌmæləˈdæptɪv/ in the US and /ˌmæləˈdæptɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-uh-DAP-tiv.
What does maladaptive mean?
- Of behavior, showing inadequate or counterproductive mental and behavioral adaptation to a new situation.
- Of anatomy, physiology, or behavior, showing inadequate or counterproductive evolutionary adaptation to an environment or its changes.
Where does maladaptive come from?
From mal- + adaptive.
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Words that rhyme with maladaptive
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Questions about saying maladaptive
How do you pronounce maladaptive?
Say mal-uh-DAP-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæləˈdæptɪv/. In British English it is /ˌmæləˈdæptɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maladaptive?
Maladaptive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAP). Broken into parts: mal · uh · DAP · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say maladaptive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmæləˈdæptɪv/ and the British form is /ˌmæləˈdæptɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.