How to Pronounce "inadequacies"
word
ˌɪˈnædəkwəsiz
in-AD-uh-kwa-seez
ɪnˈædɪkwəsɪz
in-AD-i-kwa-siz
Definition
Weaknesses, faults, or things that are not good enough for what is needed. 'Inadequacies' can refer to shortcomings in people, systems, skills, or things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈnædəkwəsiz
British English
ɪnˈædɪkwəsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-AD-uh-kwa-seez
UK
in-AD-i-kwa-siz
Listen in Context
The report listed several inadequacies in the process.
She spoke about her own inadequacies during the interview.
We must fix the inadequacies in our training program.
His inadequacies became obvious once he started the job.