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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable dopt
  • 5 letters
Syllables
a-dopt: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-DOPT.
Pronunciation
/əˈdɑpt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide adopt into syllables?

adopt divides as a-dopt. a-dopt: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in adopt?

Adopt has 2 syllables (a-dopt).

Which syllable is stressed in adopt?

The stressed syllable in adopt is dopt. The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-DOPT.

How do you pronounce adopt?

/əˈdɑpt/ in American English.