How to pronounce abductor
Say it like ab-DUHK-ter. Abductor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
- ab
- DUHK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abductor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of abductor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ab-DUHK-tuh.
What does abductor mean?
- One who abducts; a kidnapper.
- A muscle which serves to draw a part out, or from the median line of the body
Where does abductor come from?
Borrowed from Latin abductor, By surface analysis, abduct + -or.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with abductor
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Questions about saying abductor
How do you pronounce abductor?
Say ab-DUHK-ter. The American pronunciation is /æbˈdʌktɚ/. In British English it is /æbˈdʌktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abductor?
Abductor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: ab · DUHK · ter.
Is abductor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /æbˈdʌktə/ (ab-DUHK-tuh).