How to pronounce gurgitator
Say it like GUR-juh-tay-ter. Gurgitator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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- GUR
- juh
- tay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gurgitator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. 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 gurgitator
- 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: GUR-jih-tay-tuh.
What does gurgitator mean?
- A competitive eater.
Where does gurgitator come from?
From gurgitate + -or.
Questions about saying gurgitator
How do you pronounce gurgitator?
Say GUR-juh-tay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝdʒəteɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːdʒɪteɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gurgitator?
Gurgitator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · juh · tay · ter.
Is gurgitator 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 /ˈɡɜːdʒɪteɪtə/ (GUR-jih-tay-tuh).