How to pronounce chiropractors
Say it like KY-ruh-prak-terz. Chiropractors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- ruh
- prak
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiropractors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chiropractors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KY-ruh-prak-tuz.
What does chiropractors mean?
- plural of chiropractor How to pronounce chiropractor
Questions about saying chiropractors
How do you pronounce chiropractors?
Say KY-ruh-prak-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪrəˌpræktɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪrəˌpræktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiropractors?
Chiropractors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · ruh · prak · terz.
Is chiropractors 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 /ˈkaɪrəˌpræktəz/ (KY-ruh-prak-tuz).