How to pronounce stertor
Say it like STUR-ter. Stertor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR).
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- STUR
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stertor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stertor
- 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: STUR-tuh.
What does stertor mean?
- The act of snoring, especially heavy snoring.
- A snoring sound, as for example even during wakefulness in infants with breathing difficulties.
Where does stertor come from?
From Latin stertō (“to snore”).
Words that rhyme with stertor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stertor.
Questions about saying stertor
How do you pronounce stertor?
Say STUR-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɝtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɜːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stertor?
Stertor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR). Broken into parts: STUR · ter.
Is stertor 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 /ˈstɜːtə/ (STUR-tuh).