How to pronounce abdicator
Say it like AB-dih-kay-ter. Abdicator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈæbdɪˌkeɪtɚ/AB-dih-kay-ter
UK British/ˈæbdɪˌkeɪtə/AB-dih-kay-tuh
- AB
- dih
- kay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abdicator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayGive 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 abdicator
- 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: AB-dih-kay-tuh.
What does abdicator mean?
noun
- One who abdicates.“King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom was an abdicator.”
Where does abdicator come from?
From abdicate + -or.
Questions about saying abdicator
How do you pronounce abdicator?
Say AB-dih-kay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbdɪˌkeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæbdɪˌkeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abdicator?
Abdicator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · dih · kay · ter.
Is abdicator 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 /ˈæbdɪˌkeɪtə/ (AB-dih-kay-tuh).