How to pronounce auditor
Say it like AW-dih-ter. Auditor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- dih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auditor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of auditor
- 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: AW-dih-tuh.
What does auditor mean?
- One who audits bookkeeping accounts.
- In many jurisdictions, an elected or appointed public official in charge of the public accounts; a comptroller.
- One who audits an academic course; who attends the lectures but does not earn academic credit.
Where does auditor come from?
From Anglo-Norman auditour, from Latin audītor (“hearer, auditor”).
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Questions about saying auditor
How do you pronounce auditor?
Say AW-dih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔdɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auditor?
Auditor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · dih · ter.
Is auditor 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 /ˈɔːdɪtə/ (AW-dih-tuh).