How to pronounce animator
Say it like AN-uh-may-ter. Animator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- may
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Animator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay 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.
- mayGive 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 animator
- 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: AN-uh-may-tuh.
What does animator mean?
- One who creates an animation or cartoon; a cartoonist.“In recent years, animators using computer rendering have largely superseded artists working by hand.”
- One who animates something; one who brings something to life or the appearance of life.“The android turned to gaze at its animator.”
Where does animator come from?
From Latin animātor. By surface analysis, animate + -or.
Questions about saying animator
How do you pronounce animator?
Say AN-uh-may-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəˌmeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈænəˌmeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in animator?
Animator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · may · ter.
Is animator 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 /ˈænəˌmeɪtə/ (AN-uh-may-tuh).