How to pronounce editor
Say it like ED-uh-ter. Editor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED).
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- ED
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Editor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of editor
- 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: ED-ih-tuh.
What does editor mean?
- a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
- (computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data
Where does editor come from?
From Medieval Latin ēditor, from Late Latin ēditor, from ēditus, perfect passive participle of ēdō (“give out, put forth, publish”).
Words that rhyme with editor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of editor.
Questions about saying editor
How do you pronounce editor?
Say ED-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdətɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛdɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in editor?
Editor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED). Broken into parts: ED · uh · ter.
Is editor 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 /ˈɛdɪtə/ (ED-ih-tuh).