How to pronounce innovator
Say it like IN-uh-vay-ter. Innovator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- uh
- vay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Innovator 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vayGive 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 innovator
- 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-uh-vay-tuh.
What does innovator mean?
- Someone who innovates; a creator of new ideas.
- An early adopter.
Where does innovator come from?
From Late Latin innovātor, from innovō; equivalent to innovate + -or.
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Questions about saying innovator
How do you pronounce innovator?
Say IN-uh-vay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɪnəˌveɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in innovator?
Innovator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · uh · vay · ter.
Is innovator 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 /ˈɪnəˌveɪtə/ (IN-uh-vay-tuh).