How to pronounce adopter
Say it like uh-DAHP-ter. Adopter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAHP).
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- uh
- DAHP
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adopter 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.
- DAHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of adopter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-DOP-tuh.
What does adopter mean?
- one who adopts
Where does adopter come from?
From adopt + -er.
Questions about saying adopter
How do you pronounce adopter?
Say uh-DAHP-ter. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɑptɚ/. In British English it is /əˈdɒptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adopter?
Adopter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAHP). Broken into parts: uh · DAHP · ter.
Is adopter 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 /əˈdɒptə/ (uh-DOP-tuh).