How to pronounce conspirator
Say it like kun-SPIR-uh-ter. Conspirator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIR).
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- kun
- SPIR
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conspirator 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.
- SPIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conspirator
- 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-SPIR-uh-tuh.
What does conspirator mean?
- One of a group that acts in harmony to do something unlawful and unethical; a person who is part of a conspiracy.“The conspirators were rounded up by the police and arrested.”
Where does conspirator come from?
From Anglo-Norman conspiratour.
Questions about saying conspirator
How do you pronounce conspirator?
Say kun-SPIR-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /kənˈspɪrətɚ/. In British English it is /kənˈspɪrətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conspirator?
Conspirator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIR). Broken into parts: kun · SPIR · uh · ter.
Is conspirator 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 /kənˈspɪrətə/ (kun-SPIR-uh-tuh).