How to pronounce vacutainer
Say it like VAK-yoo-tay-ner. Vacutainer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAK).
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- VAK
- yoo
- tay
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacutainer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vacutainer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAK-yoo-tay-nuh.
What does vacutainer mean?
- A glass or plastic test tube with a rubber stopper creating an internal vacuum, used to draw blood samples.
Where does vacutainer come from?
Blend of vacuum + container, originally a trademark.
Questions about saying vacutainer
How do you pronounce vacutainer?
Say VAK-yoo-tay-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈvækjuˌteɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvækjuːˌteɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacutainer?
Vacutainer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAK). Broken into parts: VAK · yoo · tay · ner.
Is vacutainer 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 /ˈvækjuːˌteɪnə/ (VAK-yoo-tay-nuh).