How to pronounce comparator
Say it like kum-PAR-uh-ter. Comparator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR).
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- kum
- PAR
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comparator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PARSay 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of comparator
- 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: kum-PAR-uh-tuh.
What does comparator mean?
- Any of various devices for comparing a physical property of two objects, or an object with a standard.“optical comparator”
- An electronic device that compares two voltages, currents or streams of data.“electrical comparator”
- Anything that serves as a comparison.
Questions about saying comparator
How do you pronounce comparator?
Say kum-PAR-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpærətər/. In British English it is /kəmˈpærətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comparator?
Comparator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR). Broken into parts: kum · PAR · uh · ter.
Is comparator 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 /kəmˈpærətə/ (kum-PAR-uh-tuh).