How to pronounce broadcaster
Say it like BRAWD-kas-ter. Broadcaster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD).
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- BRAWD
- kas
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broadcaster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of broadcaster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BRAWD-kah-stuh.
What does broadcaster mean?
- someone who broadcasts on radio or television
- a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions
Where does broadcaster come from?
From broadcast (“to transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means”) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns).
Questions about saying broadcaster
How do you pronounce broadcaster?
Say BRAWD-kas-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔdˌkæstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔːdˌkɑːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broadcaster?
Broadcaster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD). Broken into parts: BRAWD · kas · ter.
Is broadcaster 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 /ˈbrɔːdˌkɑːstə/ (BRAWD-kah-stuh).