How to pronounce adulterer
Say it like uh-DUHL-tuh-rer. Adulterer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL).
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- uh
- DUHL
- tuh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adulterer 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.
- DUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of adulterer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-DUHL-tuh-ruh.
What does adulterer mean?
- A spouse who has sex with a non-spouse.
- Someone who cheats on their spouse or monogamous significant other.
- A male adulterer specifically.
Where does adulterer come from?
From adulter (“to commit adultery”) + -er.
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Questions about saying adulterer
How do you pronounce adulterer?
Say uh-DUHL-tuh-rer. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʌltərɚ/. In British English it is /əˈdʌltərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adulterer?
Adulterer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL). Broken into parts: uh · DUHL · tuh · rer.
Is adulterer 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 /əˈdʌltərə/ (uh-DUHL-tuh-ruh).