How to pronounce alligators
Say it like AL-ih-gay-terz. Alligators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- ih
- gay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alligators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gayKeep this part quick and light. 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 alligators
- 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: AL-ih-gay-tuz.
What does alligators mean?
- plural of alligator How to pronounce alligator
- third-person singular simple present indicative of alligator How to pronounce alligator
Questions about saying alligators
How do you pronounce alligators?
Say AL-ih-gay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɪɡeɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈælɪɡeɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alligators?
Alligators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · ih · gay · terz.
Is alligators 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 /ˈælɪɡeɪtəz/ (AL-ih-gay-tuz).