How to pronounce detonator
Say it like DET-uh-nay-ter. Detonator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DET).
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- DET
- uh
- nay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detonator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DETSay 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.
- 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 detonator
- 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: DET-uh-nay-tuh.
What does detonator mean?
- A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.
- A small explosive device attached to the railhead to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.
Where does detonator come from?
From detonate + -or.
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Questions about saying detonator
How do you pronounce detonator?
Say DET-uh-nay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛtəˌneɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛtəneɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detonator?
Detonator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DET). Broken into parts: DET · uh · nay · ter.
Is detonator 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 /ˈdɛtəneɪtə/ (DET-uh-nay-tuh).