How to pronounce arbitrators
Say it like AR-bih-tray-terz. Arbitrators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- bih
- tray
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arbitrators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of arbitrators
- 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-tuz.
What does arbitrators mean?
- plural of arbitrator How to pronounce arbitrator
Questions about saying arbitrators
How do you pronounce arbitrators?
Say AR-bih-tray-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrbɪˌtreɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɑːbɪˌtreɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arbitrators?
Arbitrators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · bih · tray · terz.
Is arbitrators 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 /ˈɑːbɪˌtreɪtəz/ (AH-bih-tray-tuz).