How to pronounce coordinator
Say it like koh-OR-duh-nay-ter. Coordinator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- koh
- OR
- duh
- nay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coordinator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive 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 coordinator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: koh-AW-dih-nay-tuh.
What does coordinator mean?
- someone whose task is to see that work goes harmoniously
Where does coordinator come from?
From coordinate + -or.
Questions about saying coordinator
How do you pronounce coordinator?
Say koh-OR-duh-nay-ter. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈɔrdəˌneɪtɚ/. In British English it is /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coordinator?
Coordinator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: koh · OR · duh · nay · ter.
Is coordinator 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 /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪtə/ (koh-AW-dih-nay-tuh).