How to pronounce allocators
Say it like AL-uh-kay-terz. Allocators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- kay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allocators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of allocators
- 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-tuz.
What does allocators mean?
- plural of allocator How to pronounce allocator
Questions about saying allocators
How do you pronounce allocators?
Say AL-uh-kay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌkeɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈæləˌkeɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allocators?
Allocators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · kay · terz.
Is allocators 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 /ˈæləˌkeɪtəz/ (AL-uh-kay-tuz).