How to pronounce adjutor
Say it like AJ-uh-ter. Adjutor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ).
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- AJ
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjutor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adjutor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AJ-uh-tuh.
What does adjutor mean?
- An adjutant; a helper or assistant.
- The upper arm, as opposed to the forearm.
Where does adjutor come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin adiūtor (“helper, assistant”), from adiuvō (“help, assist”).
Questions about saying adjutor
How do you pronounce adjutor?
Say AJ-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈædʒətər/. In British English it is /ˈædʒətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjutor?
Adjutor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ). Broken into parts: AJ · uh · ter.
Is adjutor 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 /ˈædʒətə/ (AJ-uh-tuh).