How to pronounce descriptor
Say it like dih-SKRIP-ter. Descriptor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP).
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- dih
- SKRIP
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Descriptor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of descriptor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SKRIP-tuh.
What does descriptor mean?
- A name associated with certain data or documents in an information storage and retrieval system; an index term.
- A word or expression used to describe or identify something.
Where does descriptor come from?
Learned borrowing from Late Latin dēscrīptōris.
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Questions about saying descriptor
How do you pronounce descriptor?
Say dih-SKRIP-ter. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskrɪptər/. In British English it is /dɪˈskrɪptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in descriptor?
Descriptor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP). Broken into parts: dih · SKRIP · ter.
Is descriptor 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 /dɪˈskrɪptə/ (dih-SKRIP-tuh).