How to Pronounce "inadequate"
word
/ˌɪˈnædəˌkweɪt/
in-A-di-kwuht
/ɪnˈædɪkwət/
in-A-di-kwuht
Definition
Not enough in amount, quality, or ability to meet a need or standard. Can refer to things, resources, actions, or people.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪˈnædəˌkweɪt/
British English
/ɪnˈædɪkwət/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-A-di-kwuht
UK
in-A-di-kwuht
Listen in Context
The hospital has inadequate equipment for surgery.
His answer was inadequate for the question.
We have inadequate time to finish the project.
Her explanation felt inadequate, so I had to ask more questions.