How to pronounce irrigators
Say it like IR-uh-gay-terz. Irrigators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR).
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- IR
- uh
- gay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irrigators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IRSay 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.
- gayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of irrigators
- 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: IR-uh-gay-tuz.
What does irrigators mean?
- plural of irrigator How to pronounce irrigator
Questions about saying irrigators
How do you pronounce irrigators?
Say IR-uh-gay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrəˌɡeɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɪrəˌɡeɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irrigators?
Irrigators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR). Broken into parts: IR · uh · gay · terz.
Is irrigators 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 /ˈɪrəˌɡeɪtəz/ (IR-uh-gay-tuz).