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Try LingUp Now!Start with a schwa sound 'ə' like in 'sofa'.
Next, say 'dæ' with an open mouth, similar to 'cat'.
End with 'pt' by bringing the lips together for the 'p' and touching the tongue to the roof for 't'.
mispronounce (ə-dăpt)
stress wrong syllable (a-dăpt)
end sounds muddy (a-dap)
Start with a schwa sound 'ə' like in 'sofa'.
Next, say 'dæ' with an open mouth, similar to 'cat'.
End with 'pt' by bringing the lips together for the 'p' and touching the tongue to the roof for 't'.
mispronounce (ə-dăpt)
stress wrong syllable (a-dăpt)
end sounds muddy (a-dap)
Stress is on the second syllable: a-DAPT.
The 'a' is pronounced as a schwa, like 'uh'.
The 'd' should be a clear and firm sound.
Make changes to fit a situation.
/ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
A change to suit conditions
/əˈdæptɪv/
Able to adjust
/əˈdæptər/
A device for connecting two things
- More syllables and stress changes.
- Stress on different syllable.
- Final 'r' sounds different.
Remember to stress the 'dæ' part of 'adapt'.
Begin with a relaxed 'uh' sound to ease into the word.
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