How to pronounce locator
Say it like LOH-kay-ter. Locator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- kay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kayGive 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 locator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOH-kay-tuh.
What does locator mean?
- One who, or that which, locates.“I found the opening times for my local branch using the Web site's store locator.”
- One who locates, or is entitled to locate, land or a mining claim.
- The unique alphanumeric reference given to each travel booking.
Where does locator come from?
From Latin locātor. By surface analysis, locate + -or.
Questions about saying locator
How do you pronounce locator?
Say LOH-kay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊˌkeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈləʊˌkeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locator?
Locator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · kay · ter.
Is locator 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 /ˈləʊˌkeɪtə/ (LOH-kay-tuh).