How to pronounce conciliator
Say it like kun-SIL-ee-ay-ter. Conciliator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL).
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- kun
- SIL
- ee
- ay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conciliator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 conciliator
- 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: kun-SIL-ee-ay-tuh.
What does conciliator mean?
- A person who conciliates.
Where does conciliator come from?
From Latin conciliātor.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying conciliator
How do you pronounce conciliator?
Say kun-SIL-ee-ay-ter. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɪliˌeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /kənˈsɪliˌeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conciliator?
Conciliator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL). Broken into parts: kun · SIL · ee · ay · ter.
Is conciliator 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 /kənˈsɪliˌeɪtə/ (kun-SIL-ee-ay-tuh).