How many syllables in "inadequacy"?

"inadequacy" has 5 sílabas (in - ad - e - qua - cy).

How to divide "inadequacy"?

"inadequacy" divides into 5 parts: in · ad · e · qua · cy.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (in... ad... e... qua... cy) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Sílabas

"inadequacy": 5 sílabas.

Sílabas:in·ad·e·qua·cy

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in-AD-e-qua-cy(in · ad · e · qua · cy)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "inadequacy" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈædɪkwəsi⁄

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How many syllables in "inadequacy"?: "inadequacy" has 5 sílabas (in - ad - e - qua - cy).
How to divide "inadequacy"?: "inadequacy" divides into 5 parts: in · ad · e · qua · cy.
Where is the stress in "inadequacy"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "inadequacy"?: Say each syllable slowly (in... ad... e... qua... cy) and listen on SayItVid.