How to pronounce collaborators
Say it like kuh-LAB-uh-ray-terz. Collaborators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB).
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- kuh
- LAB
- uh
- ray
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collaborators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of collaborators
- 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-tuz.
What does collaborators mean?
- plural of collaborator How to pronounce collaborator
Questions about saying collaborators
How do you pronounce collaborators?
Say kuh-LAB-uh-ray-terz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlæbəˌreɪtɚz/. In British English it is /kəˈlæbəˌreɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collaborators?
Collaborators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB). Broken into parts: kuh · LAB · uh · ray · terz.
Is collaborators 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 /kəˈlæbəˌreɪtəz/ (kuh-LAB-uh-ray-tuz).