How do you pronounce "adaptor"?

In American English: /əˈdæptɝ/ (uh-DAPT-ur). In British English: /ədˈɑːptə/ (uhd-AHPT-uh). In Canadian English: /əˈdæptɝ/ (uh-DAPT-ur). In Australian English: /ɐdˈaptə/ (ⱯD).

Is "adaptor" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈdæptɝ/ (uh-DAPT-ur), while in British English it's /ədˈɑːptə/ (uhd-AHPT-uh).

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adaptor

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/əˈdæptɝ/

uh-DAPT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

əad·dæptap·ɝtor

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Last updated: 2026-02-12