How to pronounce educator
Say it like EJ-uh-kay-ter. Educator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EJ).
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- EJ
- uh
- kay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Educator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EJSay 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.
- kayGive 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 educator
- 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: EJ-uu-kay-tuh.
What does educator mean?
- someone who educates young people
Where does educator come from?
From Latin ēducātor. By surface analysis, educate + -or.
Questions about saying educator
How do you pronounce educator?
Say EJ-uh-kay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛdʒʊkeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in educator?
Educator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EJ). Broken into parts: EJ · uh · kay · ter.
Is educator 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 /ˈɛdʒʊkeɪtə/ (EJ-uu-kay-tuh).