How to pronounce deflator
Say it like dih-FLAY-ter. Deflator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY).
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- dih
- FLAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deflator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FLAYSay 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 deflator
- 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: dih-FLAY-tuh.
What does deflator mean?
- That which deflates.
- A factor applied to economic statistics in order to counter the effect of inflation.
Where does deflator come from?
From deflate + -or.
Words that rhyme with deflator
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Questions about saying deflator
How do you pronounce deflator?
Say dih-FLAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈfleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deflator?
Deflator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY). Broken into parts: dih · FLAY · ter.
Is deflator 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 /dɪˈfleɪtə/ (dih-FLAY-tuh).