How many syllables in adequately?

Syllables in adequately

4

ad·e·quate·ly

Adequately has four syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say adequately

Said as /ˈædəkwətli/4 syllables, AD-e-quate-ly · DUM-da-da-da
Said as /ˈædəkwɪtli/4 syllables, AD-e-quate-ly · DUM-da-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say adequately slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ad, e, quate, ly. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in adequately?
Adequately has four syllables.
How do you divide adequately into syllables?
Adequately divides as ad-e-quate-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in adequately?
The first syllable (AD-e-quate-ly).

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