How to pronounce adopters
Say it like uh-DOP-terz. Adopters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOP).
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- uh
- DOP
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adopters 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.
- DOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of adopters
- 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-tuz.
What does adopters mean?
- plural of adopter How to pronounce adopter
Questions about saying adopters
How do you pronounce adopters?
Say uh-DOP-terz. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɑptɚz/. In British English it is /əˈdɒptəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adopters?
Adopters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOP). Broken into parts: uh · DOP · terz.
Is adopters 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 /əˈdɒptəz/ (uh-DOP-tuz).