How many syllables in "inadequately"?

"inadequately" has 5 syllabes (in - ad - e - quate - ly).

How to divide "inadequately"?

"inadequately" divides into 5 parts: in · ad · e · quate · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (in... ad... e... quate... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

5 Syllabes

"inadequately": 5 syllabes.

Syllabes:in·ad·e·quate·ly

Accent principal

in-AD-e-quate-ly(in · ad · e · quate · ly)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "inadequately" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈæd.ə.kwət.li⁄

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Syllabesin·ad·e·quate·ly

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