How to pronounce adapters
Say it like uh-DAP-terz. Adapters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP).
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- uh
- DAP
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adapters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of adapters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-DAP-tuz.
What does adapters mean?
- plural of adapter How to pronounce adapter
Questions about saying adapters
How do you pronounce adapters?
Say uh-DAP-terz. The American pronunciation is /əˈdæptɚz/. In British English it is /əˈdæptəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adapters?
Adapters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP). Broken into parts: uh · DAP · terz.
Is adapters 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 /əˈdæptəz/ (uh-DAP-tuz).