How to pronounce ambulator
Say it like AM-byuh-lay-ter. Ambulator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- byuh
- lay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambulator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- byuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive 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 ambulator
- 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: AM-byuh-lay-tuh.
What does ambulator mean?
- A walker; one who walks.
Where does ambulator come from?
Borrowed from Latin ambulātor.
Questions about saying ambulator
How do you pronounce ambulator?
Say AM-byuh-lay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmbjəˌleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæmbjəˌleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambulator?
Ambulator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · byuh · lay · ter.
Is ambulator 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 /ˈæmbjəˌleɪtə/ (AM-byuh-lay-tuh).