How to pronounce accipiter
Say it like ak-SIP-uh-ter. Accipiter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- ak
- SIP
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accipiter 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.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of accipiter
- 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-SIP-uh-tuh.
What does accipiter mean?
- Any hawk of the genus Accipiter.
- Any hawk formerly classified in the genus Accipiter, such as Tachyspiza and Astur.
- A bandage applied over the nose, resembling the claw of a hawk.
Where does accipiter come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin accipiter (“hawk”).
Questions about saying accipiter
How do you pronounce accipiter?
Say ak-SIP-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɪpətɚ/. In British English it is /ækˈsɪpətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accipiter?
Accipiter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: ak · SIP · uh · ter.
Is accipiter 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 /ækˈsɪpətə/ (ak-SIP-uh-tuh).