How to pronounce accumulator
Say it like uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-ter. Accumulator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- uh
- KYOO
- myuh
- lay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accumulator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of accumulator
- 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: uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-tuh.
What does accumulator mean?
- One who, or that which, accumulates.“He is a great accumulator of bad jokes.”
- A wet-cell storage battery.“Looks like it's time to recharge the accumulator again.”
- A collective bet on successive events, with both stake and winnings being carried forward to accumulate progressively.
Where does accumulator come from?
From Latin accumulātor, agent noun of accumulō (“pile up”), accumulate + -or.
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Questions about saying accumulator
How do you pronounce accumulator?
Say uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-ter. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjumjəˌleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːmjəˌleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accumulator?
Accumulator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uh · KYOO · myuh · lay · ter.
Is accumulator 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 /əˈkjuːmjəˌleɪtə/ (uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-tuh).