How to pronounce estimators
Say it like ES-tih-may-terz. Estimators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- tih
- may
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estimators 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of estimators
- 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-tuz.
Other ways to say estimators
Estimators also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- eh-STIM-uh-terz /ɛˈstɪmətɚz/
What does estimators mean?
- plural of estimator How to pronounce estimator
Questions about saying estimators
How do you pronounce estimators?
Say ES-tih-may-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estimators?
Estimators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · tih · may · terz.
Is estimators 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 /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪtəz/ (ES-tih-may-tuz).