inadequate

How many syllables in inadequate?

  4 syllables

Divide inadequate into syllables:   in-ad-e-quate
Stressed syllable in inadequate:   in-ad-e-quate
How to pronounce inadequate:   in-ad-i-kwit
How to say inadequate:

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Synonyms for inadequate


1 syllable
  • poor
  • scant
2 syllables
  • flimsy
  • measly
  • skimpy
  • useless
  • meager
  • scanty
  • unfit
  • wanting
3 syllables
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