How to pronounce abductors
Say it like ab-DUHK-terz. Abductors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- ab
- DUHK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abductors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of abductors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ab-DUHK-tuz.
What does abductors mean?
- plural of abductor How to pronounce abductor
Questions about saying abductors
How do you pronounce abductors?
Say ab-DUHK-terz. The American pronunciation is /æbˈdʌktɚz/. In British English it is /æbˈdʌktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abductors?
Abductors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: ab · DUHK · terz.
Is abductors 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 /æbˈdʌktəz/ (ab-DUHK-tuz).