How to pronounce imitator
Say it like IM-uh-tay-ter. Imitator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- uh
- tay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imitator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay 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.
- tayGive 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 imitator
- 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: IM-uh-tay-tuh.
What does imitator mean?
- A person who imitates or apes another.
Where does imitator come from?
From French imitateur, derived from Latin imitātor, equivalent to imitate + -or.
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Questions about saying imitator
How do you pronounce imitator?
Say IM-uh-tay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪməˌteɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɪməˌteɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imitator?
Imitator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · uh · tay · ter.
Is imitator 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 /ˈɪməˌteɪtə/ (IM-uh-tay-tuh).