How to pronounce collaborator
Say it like kuh-LAB-uh-ray-ter. Collaborator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB).
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- kuh
- LAB
- uh
- ray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collaborator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 collaborator
- 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: kuh-LAB-uh-ray-tuh.
What does collaborator mean?
- A person who works with others towards a common goal.
- A person who cooperates traitorously with an enemy.
Where does collaborator come from?
Borrowed from French collaborateur.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying collaborator
How do you pronounce collaborator?
Say kuh-LAB-uh-ray-ter. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlæbəˌreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /kəˈlæbəreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collaborator?
Collaborator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB). Broken into parts: kuh · LAB · uh · ray · ter.
Is collaborator 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 /kəˈlæbəreɪtə/ (kuh-LAB-uh-ray-tuh).