How to Pronounce "inadequately"
word
ˌɪˈnædəkwətɫi
in-AD-uh-kwuht-lee
ɪnˈædɪkwətli
in-AD-i-kwuht-lee
Definition
In a way that is not good enough or is lacking what is needed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈnædəkwətɫi
British English
ɪnˈædɪkwətli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-AD-uh-kwuht-lee
UK
in-AD-i-kwuht-lee
Listen in Context
The tools were inadequately cleaned before use.
She was inadequately prepared for the test.
The report was inadequately explained.
Many patients feel their pain is inadequately managed in hospitals.