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How to pronounce annotator

Say it like an-uh-TAY-ter. Annotator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).

VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌænəˈteɪtɚ/an-uh-TAY-ter
UK British/ˌænəˈteɪtə/an-uh-TAY-tuh
  • an
  • uh
  • TAY
  • ter
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Annotator pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  4. terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of annotator

  • 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-TAY-tuh.

What does annotator mean?

noun
  1. One who annotates.

Where does annotator come from?

From annotate + -or.

Words that rhyme with annotator

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of annotator.

Questions about saying annotator

How do you pronounce annotator?

Say an-uh-TAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈteɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈteɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in annotator?

Annotator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: an · uh · TAY · ter.

Is annotator 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 /ˌænəˈteɪtə/ (an-uh-TAY-tuh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).