How to pronounce appropriator
Say it like uh-PROH-pree-ay-ter. Appropriator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH).
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- uh
- PROH
- pree
- ay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appropriator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 appropriator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-PROH-pree-ay-tuh.
What does appropriator mean?
- A person who appropriates something.
- The religious organization that owns the income of a benefice.
Where does appropriator come from?
From appropriate + -or.
Questions about saying appropriator
How do you pronounce appropriator?
Say uh-PROH-pree-ay-ter. The American pronunciation is /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /əˈprəʊpriˌeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appropriator?
Appropriator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH). Broken into parts: uh · PROH · pree · ay · ter.
Is appropriator 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 /əˈprəʊpriˌeɪtə/ (uh-PROH-pree-ay-tuh).