How to Pronounce Chiropractor

To pronounce "chiropractor", say CHIR-opr-act-or — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkaɪ.ɹəˌpɹæk.tə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈkaɪ.ɹəˌpɹæk.tə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chiropractor”

"chiropractor" has 4 syllables: chir-opr-act-or. It rhymes with benefactor and actor, if that helps it stick.

What does chiropractor mean?

noun

  1. A health-care practitioner who specializes in chiropractic, the hands on or hand-held instrumental movement of the bone structure of the body to improve the function of the joints or nervous system.

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Words that rhyme with chiropractor

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benefactoractormalefactorfactortractorreactorsubcontractor

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chiropractor"?▾

"Chiropractor" has 4 syllables: chir · opr · act · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "chiropractor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chiropractor" is /ˈkaɪ.ɹəˌpɹæk.tə(ɹ)/.

What does "chiropractor" mean?▾

Chiropractor: A health-care practitioner who specializes in chiropractic, the hands on or hand-held instrumental movement of the bone structure of the body to improve the function of the joints or nervous system.

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