How to pronounce abbreviator
Say it like uh-BREE-vee-ay-ter. Abbreviator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE).
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- uh
- BREE
- vee
- ay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abbreviator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of abbreviator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BREE-vee-ay-ter.
What does abbreviator mean?
- A person who abbreviates or shortens.
Where does abbreviator come from?
From Ecclesiastical Latin abbreviātor.
Questions about saying abbreviator
How do you pronounce abbreviator?
Say uh-BREE-vee-ay-ter. The American pronunciation is /əˈbriviˌeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /əˈbriːviˌeɪtɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abbreviator?
Abbreviator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE). Broken into parts: uh · BREE · vee · ay · ter.
Is abbreviator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈbriːviˌeɪtɚ/ (uh-BREE-vee-ay-ter).