How to Pronounce "accelerator"
word
/ækˈsɛɫɝˌeɪtɝ/
ak-SEL-uh-ray-ter
/ɐksˈɛləɹˌeɪtɐ/
uk-SEL-uh-ray-tuh
Definition
An accelerator is a pedal or device in a vehicle that makes it go faster when pressed. It can also mean any device or substance that speeds up a process.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ækˈsɛɫɝˌeɪtɝ/
British English
/ɐksˈɛləɹˌeɪtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ak-SEL-uh-ray-ter
UK
uk-SEL-uh-ray-tuh
Listen in Context
Press the accelerator to go faster.
The scientist used a particle accelerator for the experiment.
Step on the accelerator gently.
I accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake!