How to pronounce idolater
Say it like eye-DAH-luh-ter. Idolater has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH).
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- eye
- DAH
- luh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idolater 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.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of idolater
- 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-DOL-uh-tuh.
What does idolater mean?
- One who worships idols; (historical) a pagan.
Where does idolater come from?
From Middle English ydolatrer, from Middle French idolatre, from Latin idololatra.
Questions about saying idolater
How do you pronounce idolater?
Say eye-DAH-luh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪˈdɑlətər/. In British English it is /ˌaɪˈdɒlətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idolater?
Idolater has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH). Broken into parts: eye · DAH · luh · ter.
Is idolater 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 /ˌaɪˈdɒlətə/ (eye-DOL-uh-tuh).