How to pronounce differentiator
Say it like dif-uh-REN-shee-ay-ter. Differentiator has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪtɚ/dif-uh-REN-shee-ay-ter
UK British/dɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪtə/dih-fuh-REN-shee-ay-tuh
- dif
- uh
- REN
- shee
- ay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Differentiator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- difGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sheeKeep 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 differentiator
- 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-fuh-REN-shee-ay-tuh.
What does differentiator mean?
noun
- Anything that differentiates, or causes differentiation (in any sense); a distinguishing feature.
Where does differentiator come from?
From differentiate + -or.
Questions about saying differentiator
How do you pronounce differentiator?
Say dif-uh-REN-shee-ay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪtɚ/. In British English it is /dɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in differentiator?
Differentiator has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REN). Broken into parts: dif · uh · REN · shee · ay · ter.
Is differentiator 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 /dɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪtə/ (dih-fuh-REN-shee-ay-tuh).