How to pronounce administrators
Say it like ad-MIN-ih-stray-terz. Administrators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN).
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- ad
- MIN
- ih
- stray
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Administrators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- strayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of administrators
- 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: ud-MIN-ih-stray-tuz.
What does administrators mean?
- plural of administrator How to pronounce administrator
Questions about saying administrators
How do you pronounce administrators?
Say ad-MIN-ih-stray-terz. The American pronunciation is /ædˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in administrators?
Administrators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN). Broken into parts: ad · MIN · ih · stray · terz.
Is administrators 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 /ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtəz/ (ud-MIN-ih-stray-tuz).