How to pronounce adaptor
Say it like uh-DAP-ter. Adaptor 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
Adaptor 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 adaptor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: uh-DAHP-tuh.
What does adaptor mean?
- Alternative spelling of adapter.
Where does adaptor come from?
From adapt + -or.
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Words that rhyme with adaptor
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Words that sound like adaptor
Questions about saying adaptor
How do you pronounce adaptor?
Say uh-DAP-ter. The American pronunciation is /əˈdæptɚ/. In British English it is /əˈdɑːptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adaptor?
Adaptor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP). Broken into parts: uh · DAP · ter.
Is adaptor 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 /əˈdɑːptə/ (uh-DAHP-tuh).
What words sound the same as adaptor?
Adaptor sounds the same as adapter in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.