How to pronounce deviator
Say it like DEE-vee-ay-ter. Deviator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- vee
- ay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deviator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. 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 deviator
- 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: DEE-vee-ay-tuh.
What does deviator mean?
- That which deviates, or causes deviation
Where does deviator come from?
From deviate + -or.
Questions about saying deviator
How do you pronounce deviator?
Say DEE-vee-ay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdivieɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdiːvieɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deviator?
Deviator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · vee · ay · ter.
Is deviator 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 /ˈdiːvieɪtə/ (DEE-vee-ay-tuh).