How to pronounce estimator
Say it like ES-tuh-may-ter. Estimator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- tuh
- may
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estimator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mayGive 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 estimator
- 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: ES-tih-may-tuh.
What does estimator mean?
- A person who estimates, especially one who estimates costs
- A function of a random sample of a population used to estimate some parameter of the whole population
Where does estimator come from?
From Latin aestimātor; equivalent to estimate + -or.
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Questions about saying estimator
How do you pronounce estimator?
Say ES-tuh-may-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛstəˌmeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estimator?
Estimator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · tuh · may · ter.
Is estimator 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 /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪtə/ (ES-tih-may-tuh).