How to pronounce communicator
Say it like kuh-MYOO-nih-kay-ter. Communicator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
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- kuh
- MYOO
- nih
- kay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Communicator 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.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayKeep this part quick and light. 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 communicator
- 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-MYOO-nih-kay-tuh.
What does communicator mean?
- Someone who, or something that communicates.“We'll let Nick give the presentation next week: he's a good communicator.”
- Any of several electronic devices that allow people with various disabilities to communicate via displays or artificial speech.
- A usually portable communications device.
Where does communicator come from?
From communicate + -or, after Latin commūnicātor (“partner, sharer, participant”); compare Middle French communicateur (“sharer, participant”).
Questions about saying communicator
How do you pronounce communicator?
Say kuh-MYOO-nih-kay-ter. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmjunɪkeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in communicator?
Communicator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: kuh · MYOO · nih · kay · ter.
Is communicator 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 /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtə/ (kuh-MYOO-nih-kay-tuh).