How to pronounce experimenter
Say it like ik-SPER-uh-men-ter. Experimenter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER).
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- ik
- SPER
- uh
- men
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Experimenter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPERSay 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.
- menKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of experimenter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-SPER-ih-men-tuh.
What does experimenter mean?
- A person who experiments.
Where does experimenter come from?
From experiment + -er.
Questions about saying experimenter
How do you pronounce experimenter?
Say ik-SPER-uh-men-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspɛrəmɛntɚ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspɛrɪmɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in experimenter?
Experimenter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER). Broken into parts: ik · SPER · uh · men · ter.
Is experimenter 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 /ɪkˈspɛrɪmɛntə/ (ik-SPER-ih-men-tuh).