How to pronounce invigilator
Say it like in-VIJ-ih-lay-ter. Invigilator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIJ).
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- in
- VIJ
- ih
- lay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invigilator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of invigilator
- 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-VIJ-ih-lay-tuh.
What does invigilator mean?
- A person who supervises students during an examination; a proctor
Where does invigilator come from?
From invigilate + -or, from Latin invigilatus, past participle of invigilo.
Questions about saying invigilator
How do you pronounce invigilator?
Say in-VIJ-ih-lay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪtər/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invigilator?
Invigilator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIJ). Broken into parts: in · VIJ · ih · lay · ter.
Is invigilator 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 /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪtə/ (in-VIJ-ih-lay-tuh).