How to Pronounce "adequate"
word
/ˈædəˌkweɪt/
AD-uh-kwayt
/ˈædɪkwət/
AD-i-kwuht
Definition
Enough for a particular purpose; good enough, but not more than that.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈædəˌkweɪt/
British English
/ˈædɪkwət/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AD-uh-kwayt
UK
AD-i-kwuht
Listen in Context
The food was adequate for everyone.
She has adequate experience for the position.
Is this jacket adequate for cold weather?
His explanation was adequate, but not very clear.