How to pronounce locators
Say it like LOH-kay-terz. Locators has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- kay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of locators
- 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-tuz.
What does locators mean?
- plural of locator How to pronounce locator
Questions about saying locators
How do you pronounce locators?
Say LOH-kay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊˌkeɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈləʊˌkeɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locators?
Locators has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · kay · terz.
Is locators 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 /ˈləʊˌkeɪtəz/ (LOH-kay-tuz).