How to pronounce indicator
Say it like IN-duh-kay-ter. Indicator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- duh
- kay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indicator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive 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 indicator
- 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-dih-kay-tuh.
What does indicator mean?
- a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
- a signal for attracting attention
- a device for showing the operating condition of some system
Where does indicator come from?
From Late Latin indicātor (“one who points out”), from Latin indicō (“point out”).
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Questions about saying indicator
How do you pronounce indicator?
Say IN-duh-kay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndəˌkeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indicator?
Indicator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · duh · kay · ter.
Is indicator 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 /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtə/ (IN-dih-kay-tuh).