How to Pronounce "adaptations"
word
ˌædæpˈteɪʃənz/, /ˌædəpˈteɪʃənz
ad-ap-TAY-shunz
ɐdɐptˈeɪʃənz
ad-ap-TAY-shunz
Definition
Changes made by a living thing, person, or object to fit new conditions, or versions of stories changed for film, stage, or other formats.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌædæpˈteɪʃənz/, /ˌædəpˈteɪʃənz
British English
ɐdɐptˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ad-ap-TAY-shunz
UK
ad-ap-TAY-shunz
Listen in Context
Many animals have special adaptations to survive in the desert.
We studied the adaptations of polar bears in science class.
Some movies are adaptations of famous books.
These technological adaptations made the device much more user-friendly.