How to pronounce accelerators
Say it like ak-SEL-uh-ray-terz. Accelerators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
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- ak
- SEL
- uh
- ray
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accelerators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of accelerators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ak-SEL-uh-ray-tuz.
What does accelerators mean?
- plural of accelerator How to pronounce accelerator
Questions about saying accelerators
How do you pronounce accelerators?
Say ak-SEL-uh-ray-terz. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛləˌreɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ækˈsɛləˌreɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accelerators?
Accelerators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: ak · SEL · uh · ray · terz.
Is accelerators 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 /ækˈsɛləˌreɪtəz/ (ak-SEL-uh-ray-tuz).