How to pronounce creator
Say it like kree-AY-ter. Creator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
- kree
- AY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 creator
- 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: kree-AY-tuh.
What does creator mean?
- Something or someone which creates or makes something.“Kenneth E. Iverson was the creator of APL.”
- The deity that created the world.
- A player who creates opportunities for their team to score goals; a playmaker.
Where does creator come from?
From Middle English creatour, from Old French creator, creatur, creatour, from Latin creātor, agent noun from perfect passive participle creātus (“created”), from verb creō (“to create”) + agent suffix -or.
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Words that rhyme with creator
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Questions about saying creator
How do you pronounce creator?
Say kree-AY-ter. The American pronunciation is /kriˈeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /kriːˈeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creator?
Creator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: kree · AY · ter.
Is creator 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 /kriːˈeɪtə/ (kree-AY-tuh).