How to pronounce applicators
Say it like AP-luh-kay-terz. Applicators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- luh
- kay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Applicators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- luhKeep 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 applicators
- 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: AP-luh-kay-tuz.
What does applicators mean?
- plural of applicator How to pronounce applicator
Questions about saying applicators
How do you pronounce applicators?
Say AP-luh-kay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpləˌkeɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈæpləˌkeɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in applicators?
Applicators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · luh · kay · terz.
Is applicators 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 /ˈæpləˌkeɪtəz/ (AP-luh-kay-tuz).