How to pronounce descriptors
Say it like dih-SKRIP-terz. Descriptors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP).
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- dih
- SKRIP
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Descriptors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of descriptors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SKRIP-tuz.
What does descriptors mean?
- plural of descriptor How to pronounce descriptor
Questions about saying descriptors
How do you pronounce descriptors?
Say dih-SKRIP-terz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskrɪptərz/. In British English it is /dɪˈskrɪptəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in descriptors?
Descriptors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP). Broken into parts: dih · SKRIP · terz.
Is descriptors 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 /dɪˈskrɪptəz/ (dih-SKRIP-tuz).