How to pronounce contributor
Say it like kun-TRIB-yuh-ter. Contributor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIB).
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- kun
- TRIB
- yuh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contributor 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.
- TRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep 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 contributor
- 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-TRIB-yuu-tuh.
What does contributor mean?
- someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
- a writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book
Where does contributor come from?
From Anglo-Norman contributour (from Latin contribuō); equivalent to contribute + -or.
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Words that rhyme with contributor
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Questions about saying contributor
How do you pronounce contributor?
Say kun-TRIB-yuh-ter. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtrɪbjətɚ/. In British English it is /kənˈtrɪbjʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contributor?
Contributor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIB). Broken into parts: kun · TRIB · yuh · ter.
Is contributor 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 /kənˈtrɪbjʊtə/ (kun-TRIB-yuu-tuh).