How to pronounce allocator
Say it like AL-uh-kay-ter. Allocator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- kay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allocator 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 allocator
- 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-uh-kay-tuh.
What does allocator mean?
- One who, or that which, allocates.
- A utility that allocates and deallocates a dynamic resource (usually memory).
Where does allocator come from?
From allocate + -or.
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Questions about saying allocator
How do you pronounce allocator?
Say AL-uh-kay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌkeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæləkeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allocator?
Allocator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · kay · ter.
Is allocator 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 /ˈæləkeɪtə/ (AL-uh-kay-tuh).