How to pronounce macerator
Say it like MAS-uh-ray-ter. Macerator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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- MAS
- uh
- ray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macerator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 macerator
- 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: MAS-uh-ray-tuh.
What does macerator mean?
- A machine that reduces solids to small pieces.
Where does macerator come from?
From macerate + -or.
Questions about saying macerator
How do you pronounce macerator?
Say MAS-uh-ray-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæsəˌreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmæsəˌreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macerator?
Macerator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · uh · ray · ter.
Is macerator 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 /ˈmæsəˌreɪtə/ (MAS-uh-ray-tuh).