How to pronounce liquidator
Say it like LIK-wih-day-ter. Liquidator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK).
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- LIK
- wih
- day
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liquidator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dayGive 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 liquidator
- 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: LIK-wih-day-tuh.
What does liquidator mean?
- One who liquidates.
- One supporting the political policy of liquidationism; a liquidationist.
- Any of the workers involved in cleaning up the Chernobyl disaster
Where does liquidator come from?
From liquidate + -or.
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Questions about saying liquidator
How do you pronounce liquidator?
Say LIK-wih-day-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪkwɪˌdeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪkwɪˌdeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liquidator?
Liquidator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK). Broken into parts: LIK · wih · day · ter.
Is liquidator 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 /ˈlɪkwɪˌdeɪtə/ (LIK-wih-day-tuh).