How to pronounce insulator
Say it like IN-suh-lay-ter. Insulator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce insulator. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- IN
- suh
- lay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insulator 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive 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 insulator
- 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-suh-lay-tuh.
What does insulator mean?
- A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
- A non-conductive structure, coating or device that does not transmit sound, heat or electricity (see image)“To isolate electrical wires from the pylons supporting them, one often uses glass insulators.”
- A person who installs insulation.
Where does insulator come from?
From insulate + -or.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying insulator
How do you pronounce insulator?
Say IN-suh-lay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnsəˌleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɪnsəˌleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insulator?
Insulator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · suh · lay · ter.
Is insulator 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 /ˈɪnsəˌleɪtə/ (IN-suh-lay-tuh).