How do you pronounce "adequately"?

In American English: /ˈædəkwɪtli/ (AD-uhkw-itl-ee). In British English: /ˈædɪkwətli/ (AD-ikw-uhtl-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈædəkwɪtli/ (AD-uhkw-itl-ee). In Australian English: /ˈadɪkwətli/ (AD-ikw-uhtl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈædəkwɪtli/ (AD-uhkw-itl-ee), while in British English it's /ˈædɪkwətli/ (AD-ikw-uhtl-ee).

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/ˈædəkwɪtli/

AD-uhkw-itl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ædad·əkwe·ɪtlquate·ily

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Last updated: 2026-02-12