How to pronounce fabricator
Say it like FAB-rih-kay-ter. Fabricator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAB).
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- FAB
- rih
- kay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fabricator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayGive 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 fabricator
- 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: FAB-rih-kay-tuh.
What does fabricator mean?
- A person who fabricates or manufactures something; a manufacturer
- A person who makes a fabrication of something; a counterfeiter or falsifier
Where does fabricator come from?
From fabricate + -or.
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Questions about saying fabricator
How do you pronounce fabricator?
Say FAB-rih-kay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fabricator?
Fabricator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAB). Broken into parts: FAB · rih · kay · ter.
Is fabricator 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 /ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtə/ (FAB-rih-kay-tuh).