How to pronounce arbitrator
Say it like AR-bih-tray-ter. Arbitrator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- bih
- tray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arbitrator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- trayGive 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 arbitrator
- 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: AH-bih-tray-tuh.
What does arbitrator mean?
- A person to whom the authority to settle or judge a dispute is delegated.
Where does arbitrator come from?
From Middle English arbitrator, from Late Latin arbitrātor, from arbitror.
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Questions about saying arbitrator
How do you pronounce arbitrator?
Say AR-bih-tray-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrbɪˌtreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːbɪˌtreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arbitrator?
Arbitrator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · bih · tray · ter.
Is arbitrator 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 /ˈɑːbɪˌtreɪtə/ (AH-bih-tray-tuh).