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adequately
/ˈædəkwətli/
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AD-uh-kwut-lee: start with a short, stressed a.
The qu sounds like kw. Keep the following vowel light; the ending does not have the long ay sound of “late.”
4 syllables · Stress on syllable 1
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“The report adequately explains the change in plans.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does adequately mean?
adverb
- In an adequate manner.
- Sufficient to satisfy a requirement or meet a need; sufficiently; satisfactorily.
- Barely satisfactory or sufficient.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈædəkwətli/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
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There is need of special selection, formulation, and organization in order that they may be adequately transmitted to the new generation.
In every case advance is dependent upon the proper utilization of practical and theoretical experiences--upon the practical experience which is adequately interpreted.
More book examples (3)
The disastrous end of Laperouse's expedition before he had completed his task prevented him from adequately realising his possibilities as a discoverer.
Added to this, the pure glistening white of the snow and ice made a picture which it is impossible adequately to describe.
All that dark treasure to be lavished on the very man, to whom nothing else could so adequately pay the debt of vengeance!