How to pronounce incriminator
Say it like in-KRIM-ih-nay-ter. Incriminator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIM).
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- in
- KRIM
- ih
- nay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incriminator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KRIMSay 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.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. 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 incriminator
- 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-KRIM-ih-nay-tuh.
What does incriminator mean?
- One who incriminates.
Where does incriminator come from?
From incriminate + -or.
Questions about saying incriminator
How do you pronounce incriminator?
Say in-KRIM-ih-nay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪtər/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incriminator?
Incriminator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIM). Broken into parts: in · KRIM · ih · nay · ter.
Is incriminator 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 /ɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪtə/ (in-KRIM-ih-nay-tuh).