How to pronounce inflator
Say it like in-FLAY-ter. Inflator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY).
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- in
- FLAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflator 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.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 inflator
- 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-FLAY-tuh.
What does inflator mean?
- Alternative spelling of inflater.
Words that rhyme with inflator
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inflator.
Questions about saying inflator
How do you pronounce inflator?
Say in-FLAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflator?
Inflator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY). Broken into parts: in · FLAY · ter.
Is inflator 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 /ˌɪnˈfleɪtə/ (in-FLAY-tuh).