English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Adapt Pronunciation
Adapt is pronounced uh-DAPT, IPA /əˈdæpt/.
uh-DAPT
US /əˈdæpt/ · UK /əˈdæpt/
Syllables: uh · DAPT (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb: To change in order to fit new conditions.
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Adapt in a Sentence
- Plants adapt to the soil they are given.
- She adapted the recipe for a smaller tin.
- The design can adapt to either voltage.
Common Mispronunciations of Adapt
Not A-dapt
DAPT is the loud beat, and the opening uh is as light as it can be.
Not uh-DOPT
Adapt and adopt are two words, the a of cat against the o of hot.
Tip: Adapted and adapting keep the punch on DAPT.
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