How to pronounce denunciator
Say it like dih-NUHN-see-ay-ter. Denunciator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHN).
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- dih
- NUHN
- see
- ay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denunciator 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.
- NUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of denunciator
- 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-NUHN-see-ay-tuh.
What does denunciator mean?
- Someone who denounces, threatens or accuses.
Where does denunciator come from?
From Latin denuntiator.
Questions about saying denunciator
How do you pronounce denunciator?
Say dih-NUHN-see-ay-ter. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪtər/. In British English it is /dɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denunciator?
Denunciator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHN). Broken into parts: dih · NUHN · see · ay · ter.
Is denunciator 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 /dɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪtə/ (dih-NUHN-see-ay-tuh).