How to pronounce adaptors
Say it like uh-DAP-terz. Adaptors 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
Adaptors 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 adaptors
- 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 adaptors mean?
- plural of adaptor How to pronounce adaptor
Questions about saying adaptors
How do you pronounce adaptors?
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 adaptors?
Adaptors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP). Broken into parts: uh · DAP · terz.
Is adaptors 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).