How to pronounce imitators
Say it like IM-ih-tay-terz. Imitators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɪmɪˌteɪtɚz/IM-ih-tay-terz
UK British/ˈɪmɪˌteɪtəz/IM-ih-tay-tuz
- IM
- ih
- tay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imitators 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tayGive 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 imitators
- 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-ih-tay-tuz.
What does imitators mean?
noun
- plural of imitator How to pronounce imitator
Questions about saying imitators
How do you pronounce imitators?
Say IM-ih-tay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imitators?
Imitators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · ih · tay · terz.
Is imitators 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 /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtəz/ (IM-ih-tay-tuz).