How to pronounce illustrators
Say it like IL-uh-stray-terz. Illustrators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL).
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- IL
- uh
- stray
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illustrators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of illustrators
- 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-tuz.
What does illustrators mean?
- plural of illustrator How to pronounce illustrator
Questions about saying illustrators
How do you pronounce illustrators?
Say IL-uh-stray-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪləˌstreɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɪləˌstreɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illustrators?
Illustrators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL). Broken into parts: IL · uh · stray · terz.
Is illustrators 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 /ˈɪləˌstreɪtəz/ (IL-uh-stray-tuz).