How to Pronounce Adductor

To pronounce "adductor", say ADD-uct-or — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈdʌktə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

adductor

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈdʌktə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adductor”

"adductor" has 3 syllables: add-uct-or.

What does adductor mean?

noun

  1. A muscle which draws a limb or part of the body toward the middle line of the body, or closes extended parts of the body; -- opposed to abductor

    “the adductor of the eye turns the eye toward the nose.”

Related words

abductoradductionretractorextensorprotractorocclusorhyperextensor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adductor"?▾

"Adductor" has 3 syllables: add · uct · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "adductor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adductor" is /əˈdʌktə(ɹ)/.

What does "adductor" mean?▾

Adductor: A muscle which draws a limb or part of the body toward the middle line of the body, or closes extended parts of the body; -- opposed to abductor

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