How to Pronounce "adapt"
word
/əˈdæpt/
uh-DAPT
/ɐdˈæpt/
uh-DAPT
Definition
To change something to fit a new situation or to change yourself so you can deal with new conditions or environments.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈdæpt/
British English
/ɐdˈæpt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-DAPT
UK
uh-DAPT
Listen in Context
Animals must adapt to their environment to survive.
You need to adapt when you move to a new country.
Our school will adapt the program for younger children.
It took me a while to adapt to the new work schedule.