How to pronounce mediator
Say it like MEE-dee-ay-ter. Mediator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- dee
- ay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mediator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 mediator
- 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: MEE-dee-ay-tuh.
What does mediator mean?
- One who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement.
- A chemical substance transmitting information to a targeted cell.
Where does mediator come from?
From Middle English mediatour, mediatoure, mediatur, medyatour, from Middle French mediateur, mediatur or its etymon Latin mediātor (“one who mediates”), from mediātum, supine of mediō (“be in the middle”), from medius (“middle”).
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Questions about saying mediator
How do you pronounce mediator?
Say MEE-dee-ay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmidiˌeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmiːdiˌeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mediator?
Mediator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · dee · ay · ter.
Is mediator 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 /ˈmiːdiˌeɪtə/ (MEE-dee-ay-tuh).