How to pronounce apparitor
Say it like uh-PAR-ee-ter. Apparitor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR).
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- uh
- PAR
- ee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apparitor 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.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of apparitor
- 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: uh-PAR-ee-tuh.
What does apparitor mean?
- A messenger or officer who serves the process of an ecclesiastical court.
Where does apparitor come from?
Latin appāritor (“public servant”), from appareo (“to wait upon”).
Questions about saying apparitor
How do you pronounce apparitor?
Say uh-PAR-ee-ter. The American pronunciation is /əˈpæritɚ/. In British English it is /əˈpæritə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apparitor?
Apparitor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR). Broken into parts: uh · PAR · ee · ter.
Is apparitor 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 /əˈpæritə/ (uh-PAR-ee-tuh).