How to pronounce adapter
Say it like uh-DAP-ter. Adapter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP).
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- uh
- DAP
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adapter 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.
- DAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of adapter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-DAP-tuh.
What does adapter mean?
- a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance
- device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
Where does adapter come from?
From adapt + -er.
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Questions about saying adapter
How do you pronounce adapter?
Say uh-DAP-ter. The American pronunciation is /əˈdæptɚ/. In British English it is /əˈdæptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adapter?
Adapter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP). Broken into parts: uh · DAP · ter.
Is adapter 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 /əˈdæptə/ (uh-DAP-tuh).
What words sound the same as adapter?
Adapter sounds the same as adaptor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.