How do you pronounce "adept"?

In American English: /əˈdɛpt/ (uh-DEHPT). In British English: /ədˈɛpt/ (uhd-EHPT). In Canadian English: /əˈdɛpt/ (uh-DEHPT). In Australian English: /ɐdˈɛpt/ (ⱯD).

Is "adept" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈdɛpt/ (uh-DEHPT), while in British English it's /ədˈɛpt/ (uhd-EHPT).

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adept

/əˈdɛpt/

uh-DEHPT

Syllable Breakdown

əad·dɛptept

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Last updated: 2026-02-12