How to pronounce accumulators
Say it like uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-terz. Accumulators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- uh
- KYOO
- myuh
- lay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accumulators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of accumulators
- 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-tuz.
What does accumulators mean?
- plural of accumulator How to pronounce accumulator
Questions about saying accumulators
How do you pronounce accumulators?
Say uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-terz. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjumjəˌleɪtɚz/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːmjəˌleɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accumulators?
Accumulators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uh · KYOO · myuh · lay · terz.
Is accumulators 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 /əˈkjuːmjəˌleɪtəz/ (uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-tuz).