How many syllables in adequate?
Syllables in adequate
3
ad·e·quate
Adequate has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say adequate
| Said as /ˈædəkwət/ | 3 syllables, AD-e-quate · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˈædəˌkweɪt/ | 3 syllables, AD-e-quate · DUM-da-da |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say adequate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ad, e, quate. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with adequate
Questions
- How many syllables are in adequate?
- Adequate has three syllables.
- How do you divide adequate into syllables?
- Adequate divides as ad-e-quate.
- Which syllable is stressed in adequate?
- The first syllable (AD-e-quate).