How to pronounce exterminators
Say it like ik-STUR-muh-nay-terz. Exterminators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR).
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- ik
- STUR
- muh
- nay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exterminators 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive 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 exterminators
- 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-muh-nay-tuz.
What does exterminators mean?
- plural of exterminator How to pronounce exterminator
Questions about saying exterminators
How do you pronounce exterminators?
Say ik-STUR-muh-nay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɝməˌneɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɜːməˌneɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exterminators?
Exterminators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR). Broken into parts: ik · STUR · muh · nay · terz.
Is exterminators 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 /ɪkˈstɜːməˌneɪtəz/ (ik-STUR-muh-nay-tuz).