How to Pronounce Accelerator

To pronounce "accelerator", say ACC-el-er-at-or — 5 syllables, IPA /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accelerator”

"accelerator" has 5 syllables: acc-el-er-at-or. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

What does accelerator mean?

noun

One who, or that which, accelerates.
A device for causing acceleration.

Synonyms

atom smasher gas gas pedal go pedal particle accelerator throttle

Words that rhyme with accelerator

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perpetrator collaborator operator fetor indicator arbitrator curator dictator activator innovator instigator mater

Related words

gun throttle gas catalyst accelerating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accelerator"?▾

"Accelerator" has 5 syllables: acc · el · er · at · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "accelerator"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accelerator" is /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/.

What does "accelerator" mean?▾

Accelerator: One who, or that which, accelerates.

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