How to pronounce activator
Say it like AK-tuh-vay-ter. Activator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- tuh
- vay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Activator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vayGive 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 activator
- 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: AK-tuh-vay-tuh.
What does activator mean?
- One who, or that which, activates.
- Something that activates a catalyst
- Any chemical or agent which regulates one or more genes by increasing the rate of transcription.
Where does activator come from?
From activate + -or.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying activator
How do you pronounce activator?
Say AK-tuh-vay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈæktəˌveɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæktəˌveɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in activator?
Activator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · tuh · vay · ter.
Is activator 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 /ˈæktəˌveɪtə/ (AK-tuh-vay-tuh).