How to pronounce chiropractor
Say it like KY-ruh-prak-ter. Chiropractor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- ruh
- prak
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiropractor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- prakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chiropractor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KY-ruh-prak-tuh.
What does chiropractor mean?
- A health-care practitioner who specializes in chiropractic.
Questions about saying chiropractor
How do you pronounce chiropractor?
Say KY-ruh-prak-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪrəˌpræktɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪrəˌpræktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiropractor?
Chiropractor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · ruh · prak · ter.
Is chiropractor 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 /ˈkaɪrəˌpræktə/ (KY-ruh-prak-tuh).