How to pronounce gladiators
Say it like GLAD-ee-ay-terz. Gladiators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD).
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- GLAD
- ee
- ay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gladiators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 gladiators
- 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: GLAD-ee-ay-tuz.
What does gladiators mean?
- plural of gladiator How to pronounce gladiator
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gladiator How to pronounce gladiator
Questions about saying gladiators
How do you pronounce gladiators?
Say GLAD-ee-ay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gladiators?
Gladiators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD). Broken into parts: GLAD · ee · ay · terz.
Is gladiators 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 /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtəz/ (GLAD-ee-ay-tuz).