How to pronounce ablator
Say it like a-BLAY-ter. Ablator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLAY).
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- a
- BLAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ablator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BLAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 ablator
- 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: a-BLAY-tuh.
What does ablator mean?
- A material that ablates, vaporizes, wears away, burns off, erodes, or abrades.
Where does ablator come from?
From ablate + -or.
Words that rhyme with ablator
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Questions about saying ablator
How do you pronounce ablator?
Say a-BLAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /æˈbleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /æˈbleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ablator?
Ablator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLAY). Broken into parts: a · BLAY · ter.
Is ablator 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 /æˈbleɪtə/ (a-BLAY-tuh).