How to pronounce actuators
Say it like AK-tyoo-ay-terz. Actuators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- tyoo
- ay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actuators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ayGive 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 actuators
- 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-tyoo-ay-tuz.
What does actuators mean?
- plural of actuator How to pronounce actuator
Questions about saying actuators
How do you pronounce actuators?
Say AK-tyoo-ay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæktjuˌeɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈæktjuːˌeɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actuators?
Actuators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · tyoo · ay · terz.
Is actuators 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 /ˈæktjuːˌeɪtəz/ (AK-tyoo-ay-tuz).