How to pronounce illustrator
Say it like IL-uh-stray-ter. Illustrator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL).
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- IL
- uh
- stray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illustrator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- strayGive this part a little weight. 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 illustrator
- 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: IL-uh-stray-tuh.
What does illustrator mean?
- a person who draws pictures (especially illustrations in books or magazines)“Mary is one of the best illustrators of children's books in the country.”
Where does illustrator come from?
From illustrate + -or.
Questions about saying illustrator
How do you pronounce illustrator?
Say IL-uh-stray-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪləˌstreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɪləˌstreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illustrator?
Illustrator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL). Broken into parts: IL · uh · stray · ter.
Is illustrator 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 /ˈɪləˌstreɪtə/ (IL-uh-stray-tuh).