How to pronounce incinerator
Say it like in-SIN-uh-ray-ter. Incinerator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN).
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- in
- SIN
- uh
- ray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incinerator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SINSay 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.
- rayGive 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 incinerator
- 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: in-SIN-uh-ray-tuh.
What does incinerator mean?
- A furnace that burns refuse.
Where does incinerator come from?
From incinerate + -or.
Questions about saying incinerator
How do you pronounce incinerator?
Say in-SIN-uh-ray-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incinerator?
Incinerator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN). Broken into parts: in · SIN · uh · ray · ter.
Is incinerator 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 /ˌɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪtə/ (in-SIN-uh-ray-tuh).