How to pronounce adequate

Say it like this: /ˈæd.ə.kwɪt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

British/ˈæd.ɪ.kwət/

What does adequate mean?

adjEqual to or fulfilling some requirement.

“an adequate definition”

detA sufficient amount of; enough.

“We have adequate money for the journey.”

verbTo equalize; to make adequate.

“Let me giue yet one instance more, of a truly intellectuall obiect, exactly adequated and proportioned vnto the intellectuall appetite.”

To equal.

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