How to pronounce decorator
Say it like DEK-uh-ray-ter. Decorator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- uh
- ray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decorator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 decorator
- 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: DEK-uh-ray-tuh.
What does decorator mean?
- Someone who decorates.
- Painter and wallpaperer of buildings.
Where does decorator come from?
From decorate + -or.
Questions about saying decorator
How do you pronounce decorator?
Say DEK-uh-ray-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkəˌreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decorator?
Decorator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · uh · ray · ter.
Is decorator 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 /ˈdɛkəˌreɪtə/ (DEK-uh-ray-tuh).