How to pronounce imperator
Say it like im-puh-RAY-ter. Imperator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- im
- puh
- RAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imperator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of imperator
- 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-puh-RAY-tuh.
What does imperator mean?
- An emperor.
Where does imperator come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin imperātor.
Questions about saying imperator
How do you pronounce imperator?
Say im-puh-RAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmpəˈreɪtər/. In British English it is /ˌɪmpəˈreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imperator?
Imperator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: im · puh · RAY · ter.
Is imperator 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 /ˌɪmpəˈreɪtə/ (im-puh-RAY-tuh).