How to pronounce locomotor
Say it like loh-kuh-MOH-ter. Locomotor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- loh
- kuh
- MOH
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locomotor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of locomotor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: loh-kuh-MOH-tuh.
What does locomotor mean?
- Of or pertaining to movement or locomotion.
- Something that is capable of locomotion.
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Words that rhyme with locomotor
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Questions about saying locomotor
How do you pronounce locomotor?
Say loh-kuh-MOH-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɚ/. In British English it is /ˌləʊkəˈməʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locomotor?
Locomotor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: loh · kuh · MOH · ter.
Is locomotor 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 /ˌləʊkəˈməʊtə/ (loh-kuh-MOH-tuh).