How to pronounce exterminator
Say it like ik-STUR-mih-nay-ter. Exterminator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR).
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- ik
- STUR
- mih
- nay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exterminator 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.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nayGive 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 exterminator
- 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: ik-STUR-mih-nay-tuh.
What does exterminator mean?
- Someone or something that exterminates.
- Specifically, a person whose job it is to kill insects and other pests in a building.
Where does exterminator come from?
Borrowed from Latin exterminātor.
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Questions about saying exterminator
How do you pronounce exterminator?
Say ik-STUR-mih-nay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɝmɪˌneɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɜːmɪˌneɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exterminator?
Exterminator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR). Broken into parts: ik · STUR · mih · nay · ter.
Is exterminator 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 /ɪkˈstɜːmɪˌneɪtə/ (ik-STUR-mih-nay-tuh).