How to pronounce adductor
Say it like uh-DUHK-ter. Adductor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- uh
- DUHK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adductor 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.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adductor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-DUHK-tuh.
What does adductor mean?
- A muscle which draws a limb or part of the body toward the middle line of the body, or closes extended parts of the body, opposed to abductor.“The adductor of the eye turns the eye toward the nose.”
Where does adductor come from?
From Latin adduco. Equivalent to adduct + -or.
Questions about saying adductor
How do you pronounce adductor?
Say uh-DUHK-ter. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʌktər/. In British English it is /əˈdʌktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adductor?
Adductor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: uh · DUHK · ter.
Is adductor 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 /əˈdʌktə/ (uh-DUHK-tuh).