How to pronounce facilitator
Say it like fuh-SIL-uh-tay-ter. Facilitator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL).
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- fuh
- SIL
- uh
- tay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Facilitator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tayGive 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 facilitator
- 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: fuh-SIL-uh-tay-tuh.
What does facilitator mean?
- Something that facilitates
- A person who helps a group to have an effective dialog without taking any side of the argument, especially in order to reach a consensus.
Where does facilitator come from?
From facilitate + -or.
Questions about saying facilitator
How do you pronounce facilitator?
Say fuh-SIL-uh-tay-ter. The American pronunciation is /fəˈsɪləˌteɪtɚ/. In British English it is /fəˈsɪləˌteɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in facilitator?
Facilitator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL). Broken into parts: fuh · SIL · uh · tay · ter.
Is facilitator 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 /fəˈsɪləˌteɪtə/ (fuh-SIL-uh-tay-tuh).