How do you pronounce "adequate"?

In American English: /ˈædəkwət/ (AD-uhkw-uht). In British English: /ˈædɪkwɪt/ (AD-ikw-it). In Canadian English: /ˈædəkwət/ (AD-uhkw-uht). In Australian English: /ˈadɪkwət/ (AD-ikw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈædəkwət/ (AD-uhkw-uht), while in British English it's /ˈædɪkwɪt/ (AD-ikw-it).

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/ˈædəkwət/

AD-uhkw-uht

Syllable Breakdown

ædad·əkwe·ətquate

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Last updated: 2026-02-12