How to pronounce infiltrator
Say it like IN-fil-tray-ter. Infiltrator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- fil
- tray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infiltrator 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.
- filKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- trayGive 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 infiltrator
- 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-fil-tray-tuh.
What does infiltrator mean?
- One who infiltrates an organization or territory; an undercover or covert agent.
Where does infiltrator come from?
From infiltrate + -or.
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Questions about saying infiltrator
How do you pronounce infiltrator?
Say IN-fil-tray-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnfɪlˌtreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɪnfɪlˌtreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infiltrator?
Infiltrator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · fil · tray · ter.
Is infiltrator 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 /ˈɪnfɪlˌtreɪtə/ (IN-fil-tray-tuh).