How to pronounce gators
Say it like GAY-terz. Gators has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
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US American/ˈɡeɪtɚz/GAY-terz
UK British/ˈɡeɪtəz/GAY-tuz
- GAY
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 gators
- 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: GAY-tuz.
What does gators mean?
noun
- plural of gator How to pronounce gator
Questions about saying gators
How do you pronounce gators?
Say GAY-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gators?
Gators has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · terz.
Is gators 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 /ˈɡeɪtəz/ (GAY-tuz).