How to pronounce iconolater
Say it like eye-kuh-NOL-uh-ter. Iconolater has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL).
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- eye
- kuh
- NOL
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iconolater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of iconolater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: eye-kuh-NOL-uh-tuh.
What does iconolater mean?
- Someone who worships images; a practicer of iconolatry.
Where does iconolater come from?
From icono- + -later.
Questions about saying iconolater
How do you pronounce iconolater?
Say eye-kuh-NOL-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪkəˈnɑlətɚ/. In British English it is /ˌaɪkəˈnɒlətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iconolater?
Iconolater has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL). Broken into parts: eye · kuh · NOL · uh · ter.
Is iconolater 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 /ˌaɪkəˈnɒlətə/ (eye-kuh-NOL-uh-tuh).