How to pronounce preceptor
Say it like PREE-sep-ter. Preceptor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
- PREE
- sep
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preceptor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of preceptor
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: prih-SEP-tuh.
What does preceptor mean?
- A teacher or tutor.
- A doctor who gives practical training to medical students, nurses etc.
Where does preceptor come from?
From Middle English preceptor, preceptur, from Latin praeceptor (“commander; instructor”), from the verb praecipiō + -or (“-er: forming agent nouns”), from prae- (“pre-, fore-: before”) + capiō (“to take; to get, to take in, to understand”).
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Questions about saying preceptor
How do you pronounce preceptor?
Say PREE-sep-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpriˌsɛptɚ/. In British English it is /prɪˈsɛptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preceptor?
Preceptor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · sep · ter.
Is preceptor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /prɪˈsɛptə/ (prih-SEP-tuh).