How to Pronounce "adept"
word
əˈdɛpt
uh-DEPT
əˈdɛpt
uh-DEPT
Definition
Someone who is very skilled or talented at something, or describes having a high level of ability in a particular area.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈdɛpt
British English
əˈdɛpt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-DEPT
UK
uh-DEPT
Listen in Context
She is adept at painting landscapes.
Tom is adept at fixing cars.
She became adept at using computers quickly.
You have to be adept at problem-solving in this job.