Adequate has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | It is important for a nation to have an adequate mix of monetary and fiscal policies. | |
| 2. | That threw adequate light on his feelings toward her. | |
| 3. | The pay is not adequate for a family of six. | |
| 4. | This meal is adequate for two. | |
| 5. | This paper should be adequate for your purpose. | |
| 6. | Is your salary adequate to support your family? | |
| 7. | I suppose then an 8-Gigabyte hard drive will be adequate. | |
| 8. | This meal is adequate for three. | |
| 9. | The national health service was far from adequate. | |
| 10. | We need not only adequate water but clean water. |